Granting Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership is in the interests of Europe, – President of the European Parliament
The decision to grant Ukraine candidate status for EU membership, which EU leaders will consider in a few weeks, is in Europe’s interests and has the strong support of the European Parliament. Source: President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola “For some time I spoke about the status of a candidate country for Ukraine and the...
EU countries must coordinate defense issues, – EU High Representative
From the events surrounding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the European Union concluded that it is necessary to eliminate shortcomings in its own security and defense system, as well as closer coordination in this area, which belongs to the exclusive competence of each country. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrel “Today...
The European Union will stop importing 90% of Russian oil by the end of the year
The President of the European Council Charles Michel said that the leaders of the European Union had agreed on a partial ban on imports of Russian oil and other restrictions under the 6th package of sanctions against Russia. Source: The President of the European Council Charles Michel European Union leaders have agreed on a plan to block more...
NATO Parliamentary Assembly calls on Allied governments to help promote Ukraine to the Alliance
The spring session of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, held from 27 to 30 May, adopted a declaration calling on Allied governments to take concrete next steps to advance Ukraine’s membership in NATO and strengthen its resistance to Russian aggression. Source: The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine More than 200 lawmakers from about 30 NATO countries have...
Poland proposes special measures for EU countries that have exemptions from the Russian oil embargo
The Polish Prime Minister has said he will propose a special compensation mechanism at the EU summit for those countries that will receive exemptions from the oil embargo against Russia if more compromise options are not agreed upon. Source: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki “100 days of Ukraine’s resistance to Russian invasion...
EU sanctions on Russian oil embargo will not apply to pipelines
The European Union has previously approved an embargo on Russian oil supplies. The ban will not apply to fuel supplied by pipelines. Source: Draft EU summit conclusions Participants in the European Council summit agreed that this package of sanctions against Russia should apply to crude oil. In this case, the oil supplied by the pipeline will be...
Greece and Cyprus oppose fast-track process for Ukraine EU membership
Greece and Cyprus support Ukraine’s EU membership, but oppose the fast-track process for Ukraine’s EU membership, as suggested by several Eastern European countries. Source: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs “At the same time, Athens attaches particular importance to the accession process of the Western Balkans, which must be...
EU can agree Russia oil embargo, or seek alternative, – Minister of Economy of Germany
The EU may still agree on an embargo on Russian oil in the coming days or consider “other instruments” if no agreement is reached. Source: Minister of Economy of Germany Robert Habeck Habeck said all EU countries had to reduce their oil dependency. “That includes Hungary. If you take that as the basis of discussion, then an...
Su-25 assault planes and Mi-17 helicopters were disassembled in Europe and delivered to Ukraine
Ukraine received Soviet Su-25 aircraft from its Western allies. Before that, the attack aircraft were dismantled for easy transportation. Source: American journalist Jack Detsch “A field team in Eastern Europe linked to the European Command helped dismantle Soviet Su-25 aircraft and Mi-17 helicopters so that they could be sent to...
The EU is working on a gas deal with Egypt and Israel to reduce dependence on Russia
The European Union is working on a deal to import Israeli gas through Egypt to reduce its dependence on supplies from Russia. The fuel would be turned into liquefied natural gas at Egypt’s processing plants before being shipped to the EU. The deal will strengthen the opportunities of the European market for Israel, where domestic gas prices are...