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However, it remains to be seen how long the negotiations will last and whether they will culminate in accession. Commentators discuss the next steps.
Jun. 27
War in Ukraine
Zelensky in Brussels on Thursday to sign security pacts as EU accession looms large; Russians continue civilian attacks in Kherson, Lviv; Biden reportedly will green-light US contractors in Ukraine.
Jun. 27
War in Ukraine
With the French legislative elections approaching on June 30, concerns are rising in both Brussels and Kyiv about the far-right Rassemblement National’s (RN) long-standing ties with the Kremlin.
Jun. 26
Ukraine
The European Union's decision to open membership talks with Ukraine is a significant political milestone amidst the ongoing war against Russia's invasion.
Jun. 26
War in Ukraine
Currently some 4.2 million Ukrainians are registered as refugees across the EU, with Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic hosting the biggest numbers.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
A list published in the EU's Official Journal includes several companies located in Hong Kong as well as two global satellite giants.
Jun. 25
Ukraine
The move is aimed at sending a vote of confidence in Ukraine's future as Moscow has momentum on the battlefield almost two-and-a-half years into the invasion.
Jun. 25
War in Ukraine
EU rolls out $1.4B in frozen Russian assets for Kyiv; Zelensky replaces Joint Forces chief; US may send HIMARS, $150M in aid this week; Washington worries Moscow might aid North Korea with missiles.
Jun. 25
Hungary
EU leaders and diplomats have years of bitter experience dealing with Budapest's hard-right government on issues ranging from Ukraine aid to migration and the rule of law.
Jun. 24
Ukraine
EU ministers will start negotiations first with Ukraine and then with Moldova in Luxembourg on Tuesday afternoon.
Jun. 21
Russia
The new measures -- which should be formally adopted on Monday -- are aimed at further choking off Russian President Vladimir Putin's war effort against Ukraine.
Jun. 20
War in Ukraine
“The Ukrainian and EU negotiating teams finalized the text of the security agreement and agreed to sign it in the near future,” the Ukrainian presidency said in a statement.
Jun. 19
Ukraine
Oats is the first sensitive product to trigger the shield for EU farmers provided by the trade liberalization measures for Ukraine
Jun. 19
Ukraine
The move is one of the many steps required toward Ukraine’s integration into the EU’s unified roaming network, and there’s still work to be done.
Jun. 18
Germany
EU officials have been debating for over a month on a package to ban Russian LNG trans-shipments and hold EU operators accountable for sanctions violations by subsidiaries in third countries.
Jun. 18
Ukraine
The EU had voted in December to hold talks with Ukraine and Moldova, but needed to decide on a framework for negotiations. That framework was informally agreed upon Friday.
Jun. 15
The EU has sent a top diplomat to initiate contacts with the rebel groups that had ousted the Assad regime from Syria and to raise the issue of Russia’s continued military presence in the country.
Dec. 17