Main results of the EU-Ukraine Defence Industries Forum
The EU-Ukraine Defence Industries Forum is a first, concrete step in the implementation of the European Defence Industrial Strategy (EDIS), launched…
Background briefing on the EU Foreign Affairs Council on 7 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its development configuration, will start on Tuesday at 09:00 with a discussion on Ukraine and the Ukraine…
Stoltenberg in Kyiv: Ukraine is on “irreversible path” to NATO, support will continue
29 Apr. 2024 English French Russian Ukrainian Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Kyiv on Monday...
IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine on 3 May 2024
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts reported hearing over 100 rounds of gunfire in the vicinity of the Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya…
European and Ukrainian defence industries meet in Brussels to boost cooperation
Over 350 representatives from the EU institutions, governments, European and Ukrainian defence industries, industry associations, key partner countries and organisations…
EURIZON fellowships: EU allocates €4.5m to projects of 324 Ukrainian scientists
To provide continuous support to Ukrainian research, the Commission has tripled the initial budget of the EURIZON Fellowship Programme to…
Moscow’s frozen assets: Speech by EU High Representative Borrell at the EP plenary
EU HR Borrell on freezing Russia's assets: "We introduced rules for Central Securities Depositories, that generate these revenues, to keep…
Ukraine: EU Commission disburses additional €1.5bn in bridge financing
The disbursement follows a positive assessment by the EU Commission of agreed policy conditions linked to reforms in the area…
1st Ukraine Biomethane Forum: Speech by EU Commissioner Simson
"On the EU side, we see biomethane as a readily available solution, which can help us immediately replace imported gas…
EU Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by High Representative Borrell
"Ukrainians have reported 7,000 guided bombs in four months 2024, which is about 60 guided bombs a day. There is the…
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council, 22 April 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine in a joint session gathering both EU Ministers…
Conclusions of the Special Meeting of the European Council on 17 and 18 April 2024
On 17 and 18 April, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, the Middle East, Türkiye and a new European…
Ukraine’s future summit: Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Várhelyi
"According to the World Bank's Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment, released in February 2024, Ukraine's reconstruction and recovery will cost $486…
Tobias Billund: Why Sweden joined NATO – a paradigm shift in our foreign and security policy
"Becoming a NATO member is a paradigm shift in Swedish foreign and security policy, but it is also the natural…
European Defence and Security Summit: Keynote speech by President von der Leyen
"Only time and history will tell us whether this marks a definitive turning point. But what we can already see…
Humanitarian response: EU hosts high-level meeting on Ukraine
The meeting will be opened by Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, and the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine and Minister…
IAEA Director General visits Romania to discuss energy future, Ukraine, and Rays of Hope
11 April 2024 IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi meets with Romanian Minister of Foreign...
Background briefing on the EU EcoFin Council in Luxembourg on 12 April 2024
Among the issues on the agenda are the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the support to Ukraine and the EU mandate…
Ukraine: Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform meets in Kyiv
The meeting, brought together Ukraine, G7 countries as well as South Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden, as well as…
IAEA Director General updates on nuclear situation in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was informed about a further drone attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP)…
EVP Dombrovskis: Standing with Ukraine: EU Parliament’s legacy for the sanctions regime
"Sanctions are only effective if they are carried out and enforced properly. And they could be working even more effectively. For…
2024 EU budget: Budget MEPs approve a €5.8bn increase
Members of the Committee on Budgets on Monday have approved the Draft Amending Budget No 1 for the year 2024 by adopting…
Ukraine: EU Council backs today’s deal on EU’s autonomous trade measures
EU member states’ representatives confirmed today a provisional deal between the Beglian EU Council presidency and the EU Parliament representatives…
NATO’s 75th anniversary: Foreign Ministers meet with EU, Ukraine and Indo-Pacific partners
Thursday marked 75 years since NATO’s founding. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed the landmark, saying: "Since 1949, we have been…
Lobbying: Ukrainian Parliament sharpens responsibility in case of violations
The law is connected with the Law of Ukraine on lobbying as the fourth and last additional step defined by…
Sweden allocates SEK120m for Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine through WFP
The Government is allocating SEK 120 million for efforts to fight hunger in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. This support will…
EU leaders discuss agricultural and economic challenges in Brussels
The European Council discussed the challenges facing agriculture and the concerns raised by farmers. EU leaders noted that the EU’s…
Meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs, 3 – 4 April 2024
NATO HQ, Brussels Belgium 03 Apr. 2024 – 04 Apr. 2024 Last updated: 22 Mar....
EU and Ukraine continue strengthening Solidarity Lanes and transport cooperation
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has significantly impacted global trade routes, which has led to an unprecedented cooperation to improve…
European Council conclusions, 21 and 22 March 2024
On 21 and 22 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on Ukraine, security and defence, the Middle East, enlargement and…
Conclusions of the European Council on 21 March 2024
The European Council has taken a range of decisions on Ukraine, Middle East, defence, crisis preparedness, and enlargement. Here are…
What do Ukraine, the EU, and technology have in common?
The European Commission has disbursed this week the first €4.5 billion of funds under the EU’s new Ukraine Facility,...
Ukraine: IMF Completes 3rd review of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the third Review of the EFF arrangement for Ukraine.…
EU Commission disburses first €4.5bn of bridge financing to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility
The Commission has disbursed the first €4.5 billion of support under the EU's new Ukraine Facility. Through this exceptional bridge…
EU Foreign Affairs Council: Remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell
"We need urgent action in Ukraine, both here and in the US. We have been listening after to Dmytro Kuleba…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, 18 March 2024
Ministers held an informal exchange of views with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, via videoconference, with a focus on…
Foreign Affairs Council: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell upon arrival
On the support to Ukraine, as I said at the last Foreign Affairs Council, I will hope - definitely - [to]…
Top UN official slams Russia’s illegal elections in occupied Ukrainian regions
“Russia’s intention to conduct presidential elections from today, 15 March, until 17 March in areas of Ukraine under its control are…
UN Commission discovers more Russian patterns of human rights violations in Ukraine
The Commission found new evidence that Russian authorities have committed violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law, and…
IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine – Update 216
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has regained access to its only remaining back-up power line, following an outage of…
Synchronisation of Ukraine and Moldova’s electricity grids continues to ensure energy stability
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of the successful emergency synchronisation of Ukraine's and Moldova's electricity grid to the Continental European Network. This…
EU High Representative Borrell met with U.S. State Secretary Blinken
High Representative Borrell stressed the need for more, faster and sustained military assistance to Ukraine. He commended the US for their…
EU accession negotiations to start with Bosnia and Herzegovina
Today, the EU Commission recommended to open EU accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and discussed the upcoming oral report…