Ukraine, European Union

Zelensky Says Ukraine, EU Should Join U.S.-Russia Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said allies should work toward determining a format for any upcoming peace talks with Russia and that Kyiv must be involved for successful negotiations.
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.
EU Unlikely to Rely on Sanctions to End Russian LNG Imports
The European Union is unlikely to propose phasing out Russian liquefied natural gas as part of a new package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary's representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
End of Ukraine gas transit has no effect on EU energy market stability, European Commission says
When asked about whether such a move caused any kind of emergency in Slovakia, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said that the Gas Coordination Group held talks last week and concluded that "there are no security supplies issues or concerns for the European Union following the end of the transit.
Hungary Wants Ukraine Gas Transit to Resume as EU Sanctions Rollover Looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal With Orban’s Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
Orban Threatens EU's Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Gas Row
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday threatened to block the renewal of EU sanctions on Russia, linking his support to efforts to reopen a gas pipeline across Ukraine to Central Europe.
Hungary's Orban threatens to block EU sanctions on Russia
The European Union requires a unanimous vote to extend sanctions on Russia, a situation Hungary's Viktor Orban wants to use to pressure the bloc into forcing Ukraine to reopen a transit pipeline for Russian gas.
Orban ties Russian sanctions to Ukraine's energy concessions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is making the extension of sanctions against Russia contingent on Ukraine fulfilling several conditions. Among these, he has mentioned the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory and ensuring the security of oil supplies.
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German Minister of Defence: If we stop supporting Ukraine, this war could become ours
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warns against stopping supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying that Europe lagged ...
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Czechia drafts plan for integrating Ukraine, Moldova into EU internal market - media
The Czech Republic has prepared a "non-paper" on the steps that need to be taken so that Ukraine and Moldova can gradually ...
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Czechia backs deeper EU ties for Ukraine and Moldova
The document, seen exclusively by Euractiv Czechia, argues the measures will help the two countries "resist the malign ...
EU allocates 148 million euros humanitarian aid for Ukraine and Moldova
The aid package was announced as European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, responsible for crisis management, visited Ukraine to ...
Trump picks former fast-food chain CEO Andrew Puzder for EU ambassador
President Trump has selected Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food chain CEO who he attempted to install in his first White House Cabinet, as his pick for ambassador to the European Union. Trump ...
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Ukraine’s Debt: an Instrument of Pressure and Spoliation in the Hands of Creditors
In this article the author focuses on Ukraine’s debt since the 1990s and more particularly in the years after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022.
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Hungary, Turkey find Kiev's attack on TurkStream outrageous — Szijjarto
BUDAPEST, January 25. /TASS/. Hungary and Turkey regard Ukraine's attack on the TurkStream pipeline as outrageous and are calling on the EU leadership to take action to protect this route of natural ...