EU will extend the protection status for Ukrainian refugees for one year
The European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson noted on October 10, 2022, that the European Commission would extend the rules for receiving and providing protection to Ukrainian refugees for another year. Source: The European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson It is noted that the rules will be extended at least until March...
EU condemns Russian mass attack on Ukraine and prepares additional military aid
The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, reacted to the Russian terror directed against peaceful Ukrainians. He was shocked by Russia’s actions and announced additional military aid to Ukraine on October 10, 2022. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola “Deeply shocked by...
EU will create a fund worth €100M allowing Ukraine the direct purchase of weapons
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on October 7, 2022, that the European Union would create a special fund in the amount of 100 million euros, with the help of which Ukraine would be able to make direct purchases of military equipment. Source: French President Emmanuel Macron According to the French President, this fund will make it...
Almost all NATO and EU countries have joined programs for the training of Ukrainian soldiers
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov noted on October 6, 2022, that such countries as Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Great Britain had joined programs for the training of Ukrainian fighters. Source: The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov Almost all NATO...
European Union approved the 8th package of sanctions against Russia: details
The European Union agreed on the eighth package of sanctions against Russia on October 6, 2022. This sanctions package is a response to Russia’s ongoing escalation and unprovoked war against Ukraine, including the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories, pseudo-referendums, mobilization in Russia, and open nuclear threats. Source: The...
EU countries reached an agreement on the 8th package of sanctions against Russia
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted on Twitter on October 5, 2022, that the ambassadors of the EU member states agreed on a new sanctions package against Russia. It was developed in response to Russia’s attempt to annex the territories of Ukraine and the holding of fake referendums in the temporarily occupied...
EU summons Russian ambassadors after Russia’s unlawful annexation of Ukrainian territories
Peter Stano, the EU’s spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy noted on October 3, 2022, that the European Union “coordinatedly” summoned Russian ambassadors to EU member countries following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to annex 4 regions of Ukraine last week. Source: Peter Stano, the EU’s spokesperson...
EU signed a memorandum on providing Ukraine with €5B in macro-financial assistance
The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal wrote on Twitter that the EU had signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the provision of €5 billion in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine on October 3, 2022. Ukraine should receive the first tranche in mid-October. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, the Vice President of the...
EU condemns Russia’s official statement of the annexation of Ukrainian territories
27 leaders of the European countries condemn the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories announced by Russian President Putin on September 30, 2022. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell, the President of the European Council Charles Michel The reaction of the European Union appeared even during the speech of the Russian dictator...
New EU sanctions against Russia will apply to more than 1,300 individuals and organizations
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said on September 28, 2022, that new sanctions would apply to those involved in the occupation and illegal annexation of Ukrainian territories by Russia. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell The new package of sanctions against Russia proposed by the European Commission will apply to more than 1,300...