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War in Ukraine
As AFU gains in Kursk, Russia deploys troops from Kaliningrad; EU sends €4.2B more in non-lethal aid; Decorated Ukrainian pilot KIA; US State Dept. official in Kyiv discusses possible F-16 expansion.
Aug. 14
Hungary
70 European MEPs have signed a letter demanding the action after Budapest’s decision to ease visa requirements for Russian and Belarusian citizens.
Aug. 5
Ukraine
Jose Manuel Pinto Teixeira served as EU Ambassador to Ukraine in Kyiv from 2008 to 2012. Kyiv Post interviewed the Portuguese diplomat about those crucial years and how they foreshadowed the war.
Aug. 3
Ukraine
The EU Commission Vice President said analysis shows sanctions Kyiv imposed on Lukoil don’t affect transit operations carried out by traders via the Druzhba pipeline – if Lukoil isn’t the owner.
Aug. 2
Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month extending Hungary's fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus.
Aug. 2
NATO
The law, modelled on Russian legislation that stifles dissent, has triggered weeks of daily protests in Tbilisi and condemnation from Georgia's Western partners.
Aug. 1
War in Ukraine
Europe alarmed over Hungary’s fast-tracking of visa-seekers from Russia, Belarus; Russians tremble as Kyiv’s attacks increasingly target their towns; Fourth Finn volunteer killed in action in Ukraine.
Jul. 31
Europe
He said that in contrast to the “weakness” of the West, Russia’s position in world affairs was rational and predictable
Jul. 28
War in Ukraine
While Europe was actively preparing to counter Russian disinformation during the EU elections in June, Russia used this time to sow more doubt and distrust of European countries among Ukrainians.
Jul. 27
Hungary
Budapest did not publicly announce the loan but confirmed it upon media inquiries. The loan, the largest among its debts, is subject to be repaid fully within three years.
Jul. 26
War in Ukraine
Brussels said 90 percent of the money would go to a central fund used to pay for arms for Ukraine, known as the European Peace Facility.
Jul. 26
War in Ukraine
Kyiv can expect $50B funded by EU-frozen Russian assets by October; Sports minister says Olympics shows “Ukraine exists” and can win the war; Over a dozen Leopard tanks going to Ukraine this summer.
Jul. 26
War in Ukraine
G7 and EU leaders agreed in June to use interest from frozen Russian assets to support a $50 billion loan for Ukraine to defend against Moscow's invasion.
Jul. 25
War in Ukraine
Slovakia and Hungary halted oil imports from Lukoil via the Druzhba pipeline after Ukraine banned Lukoil resource transit last month.
Jul. 24
War in Ukraine
Slovakia and Hungary have increased pressure on Kyiv after they said last week they had stopped receiving oil from Lukoil via Ukraine.
Jul. 23
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