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"Our ambitions were greater," - Stefanishyna about interim evaluation of European Commission Ukraine expected a higher interim assessment from the European Commission, but the recognition of progress in implementing the recommendations is unprecedented. 23.06.23 11:47 5 042 48 Ukrainian Politics

Russia is responsible for destruction of Kakhovka HPP, - European Commission Russia bears primary responsibility for the destruction of the Kakhovskaya HPP, because it was Russia that started the war against Ukraine. 09.06.23 14:37 3 922 14 World

Head of European Commission von der Leyen will visit Kyiv tomorrow and meet with Zelensky The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will arrive in Ukraine on Tuesday, May 9, on the occasion of Europe Day. 08.05.23 13:51 1 340 10 Ukrainian Politics

Third round of negotiations between European Commission and Central European countries on Ukrainian grain ended in fiasco - Polish Radio The third round of talks between European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis and Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski with the agriculture ministers of the five countries that banned imports of agricultural products from Ukraine ended in failure. 25.04.23 20:22 4 921 12 World

European Commission allocates 1.5 billion euros to Ukraine as part of annual package of macro-financial assistance, - von der Leyen The head of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, announced the allocation of the next tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine of EUR 1.5 billion. 25.04.23 11:45 283 2 Economics

European Commission and Central European countries have not reached an agreement on Ukrainian grain - Polish Radio The parties failed to reach an agreement during a videoconference between European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis and representatives of five Central European countries on the import of agricultural goods from Ukraine. 23.04.23 20:41 2 394 23 World

Warrant for Putin’s arrest must be executed by all signatory countries of Rome Statute, - European Commission All member countries of the International Criminal Court must execute the arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, which was issued in connection with the actions of the President of the Russian Federation and his commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, for organizing the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children. 19.04.23 13:44 4 904 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

European Commission does not support unilateral suspension of import of Ukrainian grain to EU countries The European Commission does not support the decision of the member countries to introduce unilateral restrictions on the import of grain and other food products from Ukraine, it is in contact with the authorities of these countries and Ukraine to study the situation and its constructive solution. 17.04.23 16:08 2 222 12 Economics

European Commission condemned Poland and Hungary for banning import of grain from Ukraine Unilateral actions on trade by the member states of the European Union are unacceptable. 16.04.23 16:42 6 108 50 Economics

European Commission is exploring ways to use frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine The European Commission is determined to make Russia pay for the damage and destruction caused by its invasion of Ukraine. 14.04.23 23:04 562 6 World

Von der Leyen and Macron to visit China to discuss war in Ukraine European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Beijing in early April to talk to Chinese leadership about Russia’s war against Ukraine. 24.03.23 22:29 2 282 15 Previously in trend: War

Putin lost energy battle, blackmail did not work - von der Leyen The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that Putin failed to blackmail Europe by cutting energy supplies. 17.03.23 15:57 2 702 40 Previously in trend: War

European Commissioner for Energy Simson calls for abandonment of liquefied Russian gas: asks not to sign new contracts European Union countries and companies should not sign new contracts for purchasing Russian liquefied natural gas. 09.03.23 22:08 2 423 7 Previously in trend: Gas War Sanctions against Russia

European Union has included Ukraine in joint gas procurement program, - European Commissioner Simson The European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, confirmed that Ukraine is included in the new EU program for the joint purchase of gas. 09.03.23 17:52 2 373 28 Previously in trend: Gas War

International Center for Investigation of Russian Crimes in Ukraine should be operational by beginning of summer, - European Commission The International Center for the Investigation of the Crime of Aggression (ICPA) of the Russian Federation against Ukraine should be operational by the beginning of summer in The Hague. The creation of its main structures will be completed within two months. 06.03.23 18:20 594 1 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine has fulfilled all seven recommendations of European Commission for joining EU, - Shmyhal on appointment of director of NACB Ukraine has fulfilled all seven recommendations of the EU, determined when it received candidate status. The last item on the list of EC recommendations was the appointment of the NACB head 06.03.23 15:30 3 074 37 Ukrainian Politics

Biden and von der Leyen will discuss support for Ukraine next week US President Joe Biden will meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen next week. Among the topics of discussion is assistance to Ukraine. 02.03.23 23:35 766 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

European Commission wants to transfer EU from peacetime to wartime and increase production of ammunition, - Spiegel The European Commission wants to present to the member states a plan that will not only ensure the supply of ammunition to Ukraine as part of the defense against the Russian invasion, but also replenish stocks in the EU countries. 01.03.23 17:22 4 253 14 World

European Commission presents 10th package of sanctions against Russia: export ban worth 11 billion euros and sanctions against propagandists The European Commission has proposed to impose a new, 10th package of sanctions against Russia, which should deprive the Russian economy of access to critical technologies, goods and materials, and ensure that the restrictive measures are strictly enforced and cannot be circumvented by third countries. 15.02.23 22:15 4 073 16 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions

Tenth package of EU sanctions against Russian Federation is estimated at 11 billion euros, - von der Leyen The tenth package of EU restrictive measures against the Russian Federation will contain new bans in the trade sector and additional control over technology exports to Russia. 15.02.23 12:51 1 763 4 World

European Commission initiated inclusion of Ukraine into European roaming zone The European Commission proposed to include an agreement on a free telephone roaming zone with Ukraine in the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. 14.02.23 22:44 5 212 14 World

European Commission assessed efforts of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia in preparing for EU membership The European Commission’s overwhelming assessment of Ukraine’s efforts is positive, although the report also reflects areas that need further improvement. 03.02.23 15:51 2 097 26 Ukrainian Politics

Written report on Ukraine’s implementation of 7 EU recommendations will be available in fall, - von der Leyen In the spring, the European Commission will provide an oral update on Ukraine’s implementation of the seven recommendations, and a written report on this issue will follow in the fall. 02.02.23 19:57 895 4 Ukrainian Politics

European Commission calls on Ukraine to take measures so that legislation on CС, de-oligarchization, money laundering, and national minorities meets recommendations The European Commission calls on Ukraine to take all necessary measures so that the legislation on the Constitutional Court (CC), de-oligarchization, money laundering, and national minorities meets international recommendations 02.02.23 15:13 2 976 32 Ukrainian Politics

Together with von der Leyen, 15 European commissioners arrived in Kyiv. LIST The delegation led by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, which arrived in Kyiv on Thursday, included 15 European Commissioners. 02.02.23 11:54 2 663 11 Ukrainian Politics

Von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv: EU supports Ukraine more than ever The board of the European Commission headed by President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv. 02.02.23 09:35 6 406 18 Previously in trend: War

European Commission President von der Leyen before EU-Ukraine summit: We support Ukrainians without any ifs and buts European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said ahead of next week’s EU-Ukraine summit that Ukraine has EU’s unconditional support and that it must win war to defend European values. 28.01.23 20:52 2 309 35 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

European Commission supports Estonia’s idea of seizing Russian assets The European Commission supports the plans of Estonia, which was the first European country to begin preparations for the confiscation of seized Russian assets. 12.01.23 16:53 1 058 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War

Ukraine will not be able to become EU member as long as Russian troops are in it, - Deputy President of European Commission Timmermans One of the conditions for Ukraine’s accession to the EU is the cessation of the war and withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. 10.01.23 20:10 5 408 43 Previously in trend: War

EU is ready to take leading role in restoration of Ukraine, - European Commission The official representative of the European Commission, Ana Pisonero, declared the readiness of the European Union to play a leading role in the restoration of Ukraine’s infrastructure. 09.01.23 19:03 1 861 25 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Ukraine expects to receive European Commission’s assessment on implementation of seven recommendations in spring, - Stefanishyna Ukraine expects to receive the official assessment of the European Commission on the implementation of the seven recommendations in spring, which will pave the way for the next steps towards our country’s membership in the EU. 08.01.23 23:53 1 179 19 Ukrainian Politics

EU countries and European Commission will hand over 240 school buses to Ukraine. PHOTOS The European Commission organized a solidarity action to provide Ukrainian schoolchildren with transport to school. 28.12.22 19:23 4 576 56 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

It was year of solidarity with Ukrainians - von der Leyen in her Christmas address President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, congratulating on Christmas, noted the solidarity with Ukrainians that the European Union showed in 2022. 25.12.22 13:07 726 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Putin has already lost war, like Hitler in 1943, - Vice-President of EU Commission Timmermans Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice-President of European Commission, believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in same position as Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler was in 1943 - when he had already lost war, but it is far from over. 24.12.22 20:16 7 074 18 Previously in trend: War

EU countries handed over 1,000 generators to Ukraine, said European Commissioner Lenarcic. PHOTOS As part of assistance against the backdrop of Russia’s destruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the states of the European Union have already handed over a thousand electrical generators. 24.12.22 18:09 2 347 14 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

EU provided 500 million euros as part of exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine The European Union allocated a tranche in the amount of 500 million euros as part of exceptional macro-financial assistance to Ukraine 14.12.22 13:49 665 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

One state cannot be allowed to disrupt provision of aid to Ukraine, - European Commission The executive vice-president of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, is convinced that a political solution that will allow Ukraine to allocate 18 billion macro-financial aid in 2023 will be found in the near future so that the funds will start arriving in January 2023. 06.12.22 18:03 14 049 30 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

European Commission clarified von der Leyen’s statement about Ukraine’s losses in war: It was about both dead and wounded The European Commission commented on the statement of President Ursula von der Leyen, who said that Ukraine lost more than 100,000 defenders. 30.11.22 12:51 13 335 76 Previously in trend: War

Russia will pay for everything. We propose to create special court, - Von der Leyen The European Commission proposes to create a special court to prosecute Russian crimes in Ukraine. 30.11.22 11:40 2 058 34 World

European Commission proposes to create fund from frozen Russian assets to compensate for losses to Ukraine, - von der Leyen The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Wednesday that Brussels, together with its partners, will develop a plan to confiscate frozen Russian assets in order to transfer them to the reconstruction of Ukraine and to compensate for the damage caused by the Russian war. 30.11.22 10:42 2 431 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

European Commission has officially proposed to limit price of gas The European Commission has released a formal proposal for what could soon be the first-ever gas price cap in EU history. 23.11.22 10:34 5 238 8 World

European Commission allocated another 2.5 billion euros for Ukraine, - von der Leyen Ukraine will receive another 2.5 billion euros from the European Commission. 22.11.22 12:55 879 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Tomorrow, European Commission will announce proposals to provide Ukraine with 18 billion of macro-financial assistance for 2023, - Dombrovskis On Wednesday, November 9, the European Commission will announce its proposals for providing macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in 2023 in the total amount of 18 billion euros. It is assumed that Kyiv will receive the first tranche already in January next year. 08.11.22 16:08 845 3 Previously in trend: War

There are 31,000 companies controlled by Russia operating in European Union - European Commission According to the calculations of the European Commission, almost 31,000 companies whose beneficial owners come from Russia operate on the territory of the EU. 28.10.22 17:36 3 373 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

In 2023, European Union will allocate about 18 billion euros to Ukraine and monthly support of 1.5 billion euros, - von der Leyen The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is working with the member states of the European Union to provide Ukraine with EUR 18 billion in 2023 and EUR 1.5 billion every month until the end of the war. 25.10.22 11:09 1 403 11 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

We have "finally separated" from Russian gas supplies - European Commissioner Breton European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said that EU has successfully managed to achieve energy independence from Russia. 23.10.22 22:02 9 168 34 World

Putin created food crisis, Europe is working to end it - von der Leyen By his actions, Putin not only started a direct aggression against Ukraine, but also unleashed a global food war against the whole world. The EU is currently working to complete it. 12.10.22 18:13 1 667 10 World

European Union approved 8th package of sanctions against Russia The sanctions package is a response to Russia’s ongoing escalation and illegal war against Ukraine, including the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory based on sham "referendums", the mobilization of additional troops and open nuclear threats. 06.10.22 12:10 8 091 11 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia War