The European Parliament abolished import duties for Ukraine
The European Parliament has supported the one-year abolition of EU import duties on all Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. Source: The European Parliament The corresponding vote took place on Thursday during the plenary session of the European Parliament. 515 deputies voted in favor, 32 against and 11 abstained. The...
European Commission President revealed plan to reduce EU dependence on Russian energy
The European Commission presented proposals to quickly get rid of EU dependence on Russian energy imports. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “The strategy focuses on three key topic areas. Improving energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy, and securing non-Russian suppliers of oil and gas. We are...
The European Union will not allow Ukraine to run out of weapons in the war with Russia
The European Union will not allow Ukraine to run out of weapons and military equipment in the war with Russia. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell The EU High Representative said that the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov today spoke via video link about the situation in Ukraine and the needs of the Ukrainian army....
Austrian Chancellor criticized European Commission due to dispute over oil embargo against Russia
The Austrian Chancellor has criticized the European Commission over a dispute over an oil embargo against Russia. Source: Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer He stated that he believed that it was fundamentally important, especially for the European Commission not to publicize the outcomes until the negotiations are completely done. “The...
The EU has introduced “solidarity corridors” for fuel supply to Ukraine
Ukraine is looking for ways to import fuel quickly to close the shortage caused by the destruction of oil refineries and fuel depots by Russian troops. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal He discussed resolving the issue with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “The...
The EU does not recognize Russian a single kilometer of Ukrainian land
The European Union strongly supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and does not recognize a single kilometer of land seized by the Russian occupiers and trying to declare it its territory. Source: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell “We do not recognize a single square...
Serbia must join sanctions against Russia if it wants to join the EU, – EU High Representative
Serbia must join sanctions against Russia if it wants to join the European Union. Source: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell According to him, the EU welcomes and appreciates the strategic and courageous decisions of those partner countries in the Western Balkans that have fully aligned their foreign...
The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine with an additional 500 million euros
EU foreign ministers have agreed to provide Ukraine with an additional 500 million euros, bringing the total amount of European aid to 2 billion euros. Source: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell “We have agreed to provide an additional 500 million from the European Peace Fund for arms deliveries....
Western officials congratulate Kalush Orchestra for winning Eurovision
The Minister of Defense and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Ben Wallace and Boris Johnson, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council Charles Michel, have already congratulated the Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra, which won the Eurovision Song Contest with the song...
Ukraine is working to expand exports
The state is working with partners to expand opportunities for Ukrainian exports, especially agricultural products. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal The European Commission had announced the creation of solidarity lines. “These are routes that will speed up the export and work of customs between Ukraine and the EU,”...