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Construction of Nord Stream 2 is not of common interest to EU - European Commission The Nord Stream 2 project is not an object of common interest of the European Union countries. 03.03.25 18:46 2 136 4 Previously in trend: reconstruction of Nord Stream-2

Von der Leyen, 4 EU countries oppose transfer of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine - Politico France, Germany, Italy, Spain, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are against the transfer of Russian frozen assets to Ukraine. 25.02.25 16:58 5 421 60

EU did not propose new agreement on critical materials with Ukraine - European Commission The European Commission explained that during the visit of European commissioners to Kyiv on February 24, no new mutually beneficial agreement on Ukrainian critical materials was proposed. 25.02.25 14:18 1 769 14

Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy to hold joint meeting of European Commission and Government of Ukraine President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will co-chair a joint meeting of the European Commission and the Ukrainian government. 21.02.25 17:12 898 3

Coordination of joint efforts and preparation of 16th package of sanctions against Russia: Zelenskyy meets with Costa and von der Leyen. VIDEO In Munich, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. 14.02.25 18:29 690 3

EU on Trump-Putin phone call: This is beginning of process The European Commission commented on US President Donald Trump's phone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and called it "the beginning of the process." 13.02.25 15:21 3 246 28 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations

EU believes that Ukraine is able to open all clusters of accession negotiations by end of 2025 Director General of the European Commission for Neighborhood and Enlargement Negotiations (NEAR) Gert Jan Kopman believes that Ukraine has every chance to open clusters of negotiations on joining the European Union by the end of 2025. 10.02.25 17:43 12 958 12

EU intends to deepen defense cooperation with NATO, - European Commission Currently, the European Union intends to strengthen cooperation with non-EU NATO member states. 10.02.25 14:33 210 0

Negotiations on Ukraine’s membership in EU: European Council receives first screening report The European Commission has sent the European Council the first screening report of the first cluster of the "Fundamentals" of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the European Union. 24.01.25 19:54 1 450 5

EU allocates €148 million for humanitarian aid to Ukraine The European Commission has allocated an additional 148 million euros for humanitarian projects in Ukraine and support for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. 13.01.25 14:10 355 4

European Commission: Europe does not tax price increases after Russian gas transit through Ukraine is stopped After the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, gas prices in Europe remain stable. 06.01.25 14:59 587 2

European gas infrastructure is flexible and ready for non-Russian gas supplies, - European Commission on stopping transit through Ukraine The suspension of Russian gas transit through Ukraine was expected, and the EU has prepared alternative routes for the transport of blue fuel. 02.01.25 09:07 2 052 7

Ukraine has duly informed European Commission of halt in gas transit. European countries are prepared - Shmyhal Today, on January 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., Ukraine's gas transportation system stopped transporting Russian natural gas. 01.01.25 20:37 1 636 13

Brussels does not comment on Fico’s trip to Putin: EU ready to stop Russian gas transit through Ukraine The European Commission has not commented on the visit of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. 23.12.24 17:27 1 967 6

Ukraine will achieve its strategic goal - membership in European Union, - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the approval of the new composition of the EC. 27.11.24 16:15 969 16

New European Commission will support Ukraine’s accession to EU, - von der Leyen The head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen assured that the new European Commission would help Ukraine, in particular, to prepare for accession to the EU. 27.11.24 13:59 712 6

Russia must pay for thousand days of crimes and destruction in Ukraine, - von der Leyen President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Russia must pay for the crimes and destruction in Ukraine. 19.11.24 15:30 896 8 Previously in trend: War

European Commission has agreed to allocate EUR 4.1 billion to Ukraine - Shmyhal The European Commission has agreed to allocate EUR 4.1 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility. 14.11.24 18:18 645 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

European Commission approves funding for five defense projects, including purchase of air defense and ammunition for Ukraine The European Commission has approved funding for five defense projects. Each of them will receive 60 million euros, 14.11.24 17:13 773 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Ukraine and European Commission will work on dozens of negotiating chapters in 2025 - Stefanishyna In 2025, Ukraine will work with the European Commission on dozens of negotiating chapters that will pave the way for EU accession. 31.10.24 22:46 655 9

Poroshenko urges authorities to fulfill European Commission’s demands on telethon and media freedom During his speech in parliament, Petro Poroshenko called on the authorities to fulfill the requirements of the European Commission set out in the annual report on enlargement. The EС, in particular, publicly criticized the activities of the United News telethon and its funding from the budget. The European Commission also calls on the authorities to ensure the parliamentary rights of the opposition and resume live broadcasting of the Verkhovna Rada meetings. 31.10.24 17:29 3 431 36

European Commission’s recommendations on United News have been taken into account, state will stop supporting marathon after end of martial law - Tochytskyi The Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications Mykola Tochytskyi commented on the European Commission's assessment of Ukrainian media reforms, as well as the EC's remarks regarding the state budget funding of the telethon. 30.10.24 22:37 7 223 70

Borrell: Ukraine continues to advance key reforms despite war Ukraine continues to promote key reforms on its way to the EU, despite Russia's aggressive war. 30.10.24 17:29 630 11

Ukraine has fulfilled all requirements for candidate status in 2022, - European Commission report In the process of preparing to join the EU, Ukraine has "completed all the incomplete steps" set out in the European Commission's 2022 conclusion on granting candidate status. 30.10.24 14:39 3 372 18

European Commission prepares report without recommendations to promote Ukraine’s accession - Financial Times On Wednesday, October 30, the European Commission will present a report on the progress of candidate countries, including Ukraine and Moldova, but without providing them with official recommendations on how to advance the EU accession process. 29.10.24 21:58 11 273 90

EU aims to put Ukraine in position to negotiate peace on favorable terms - European Commission The European Union seeks to help Ukraine on its path to membership. 08.10.24 13:10 2 661 32 Previously in trend: War

European Commission has developed plan to support Ukrainian energy sector in winter, - von der Leyen The European Commission has developed a plan to support the Ukrainian energy sector in the winter, which will cover more than 25% of energy needs in the winter. 20.09.24 16:28 919 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

European Commission will provide Ukraine with humanitarian aid package of 40 million euros to prepare for winter - von der Leyen The European Commission, in connection with the constant shelling of the energy infrastructure by the Russians, will increase humanitarian aid to Ukrainians, in particular, it will provide Ukraine with 40 million euros. 06.09.24 13:47 376 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

European Commission analyzes Hungary’s decision to limit aid to Ukrainian refugees The European Commission is analyzing the Hungarian government's decision to suspend social benefits for Ukrainian refugees who came from areas not affected by the war. 22.08.24 20:33 2 390 15

Hungarian government says it will issue visas to Russians and Belarusians based on security risks Hungary has responded to the European Commission's request to clarify its decision to simplify entry for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The Hungarian government assures that it will apply "the same migration and security checks to applications" by Russians and Belarusians for the so-called National Card as it does to other residence permits. 21.08.24 18:09 1 536 12

Ukraine’s operation in Kursk region has nothing to do with EU accession process - European Commission The European Commission has stressed that Ukraine has the right to defend itself while conducting an operation in the Kursk region. 20.08.24 14:12 817 3 Previously in trend: War

British Defense Secretary Shepps on F-16s in Ukraine: Pivotal moment in fight against Putin and his Su-35 British Defense Secretary Grant Shepps has commented on the arrival of the first F-16 fighters in Ukraine. 01.08.24 18:39 6 240 36

European Commission will seek explanations from Hungarian authorities regarding simplification of entry for citizens of Russian Federation and Belarus The European Commission will communicate with the Hungarian authorities to find out the extent of Budapest's decision to simplify entry for citizens of Russia and Belarus. 30.07.24 15:55 3 842 17

European Commission after Kuleba’s visit to Beijing: China must influence Russia to end war The European Commission is convinced that China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, should use its influence on Russia to end the war against Ukraine. 25.07.24 20:17 545 0

Von der Leyen is re-elected as President of European Commission The European Parliament has elected Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission. 18.07.24 15:36 1 498 12

European Commission supports allocation of almost EUR 4.2 billion to Ukraine - Shmyhal The European Commission supports the allocation of almost €4.2 billion to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility programme. 17.07.24 18:40 414 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Trust in Orban has fallen to zero, but Hungary cannot be deprived of EU Council Presidency, - European Commission Vice-President Jourova Legally, Hungary cannot be deprived of the EU Council presidency. However, the European Union intends to boycott the policies of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. 16.07.24 19:36 2 781 12

EU to present plan for $50bn for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets ’very soon’, - Commissioner Gentiloni The European Commission will present a draft plan to provide Ukraine with $50 billion in loans from frozen Russian assets "very soon". 16.07.24 14:35 836 10

Ukraine to receive first tranche of aid from proceeds of Russian assets in few weeks - European Commission In the coming weeks, the European Commission will send Ukraine the first tranche of financial assistance from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. The funds will be used to purchase shells and air defence equipment, as well as to support Ukrainian manufacturers. 11.07.24 09:32 713 0

Ukraine and EU have extended "transport visa-free" for one year - Shmyhal The effect of "transport visa-free" between Ukraine and the EU has been extended for one year. 20.06.24 13:45 392 0

European Commission to set up equity fund to help Ukraine - Scholz The European Commission intends to create an equity fund to provide the necessary assistance to Ukraine. 11.06.24 15:49 418 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

European Commission recommends starting negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU The European Commission has confirmed to EU ambassadors that Ukraine has fully implemented all four reform steps required to start formal accession negotiations with the EU. 07.06.24 13:50 2 947 13

European Commission will propose to start negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU in June - Financial Times On Friday, June 7, the European Commission will provide a generally positive verbal assessment of Ukraine's implementation of recommendations - reforms necessary for EU membership. The EC will recommend starting negotiations on the country's accession to the European Union. 07.06.24 09:34 2 541 6

European Commission calls for urgent strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense amid massive Russian shelling of Kharkiv region EU Foreign Policy Spokesperson Peter Stano responded to the missile attack on Kharkiv and the region by Russian invaders on May 19. The shelling killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman. 20.05.24 20:56 630 4 World

Negotiations on EU membership: EU Commission starts meetings with Ukraine on screening of agricultural legislation The European Commission has started the official screening of the negotiating chapter 11 "Agriculture and Rural Development" in preparation for the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s membership in the EU. 25.04.24 19:37 840 7 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine’s accession to EU may require increase in EU budget by 20% - European Commissioner Hahn EU Commissioner for Budget Affairs Johannes Hahn said that Ukraine’s accession to the EU may require a 20% increase in the EU budget. 24.04.24 13:45 1 275 15 World

European Commission has allocated another tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in amount of €1.5 billion - von der Leyen The European Commission has allocated EUR 1.5 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. 24.04.24 14:20 388 1 World

EU allocates €4.5bn in aid to Ukraine - European Commission The European Commission has informed the EU Steering Committee of the €4.5 billion in interim funding to Ukraine in March. 10.04.24 16:05 773 1 World