Trump, Donald
Estonia's President Alar Karis has emphasized that Ukraine's membership in NATO is non-negotiable and irreversible, amidst reports that former President Donald Trump would consider stopping Ukraine's NATO progress as part of a peace deal with Russia. Karis' comments come as European leaders are
Summit meetings
President Joe Biden is hosting a summit in Washington, bringing together leaders from 38 countries to mark the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance. The meeting comes as the situation in Ukraine remains tense, with Russia continuing to bombard frontline towns with missiles and harming civilians. Since the passage of
Stoltenberg, Jens
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Brussels to finalize preparations for the Washington summit, scheduled for July 9-11. The alliance's primary focus will be on increasing support for Ukraine, with Stoltenberg stating that he is "really on track" for a
European Union
The European Union has officially accepted Ukraine's request for membership talks, a significant step towards potential EU membership after over two years of conflict with Russia. Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna led Ukraine's delegation at an intergovernmental conference in Luxembourg, marking the beginning of the accession
European Union
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reaffirmed his country's commitment to pursuing full membership in the European Union, emphasizing the historic significance of the first Intergovernmental Conference on accession negotiations. Holding a moment of silence for fallen Ukrainian heroes, Shmyhal acknowledged the path to accession remains long, but expressed
European Union
The European Union's decision to direct financial support to Ukraine is primarily driven by the need to protect its own security interests, as emphasized by German Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock. Baerbock noted that the ongoing war in Ukraine threatens not only the country but also the
European Union
EU leaders have made a critical decision in support of Ukraine by agreeing to begin accession talks, following a long-standing request from the Ukrainian government. Despite Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's initial objections, the EU has signaled its commitment to Ukraine's membership. This move comes at
European Union
EU diplomats are in discussions over technical proposals to secure emergency funding for Ukraine outside the EU's shared budget, as Hungary has refused to lift its veto on a critical support package. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that he will block a €50bn financial aid lifeline
European Union
Five European Union countries, including Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria, have agreed to ban the import of grain, corn, rapeseed, sunflower, and oil from Ukraine to their markets, as reported by European Commission officials. The agreement comes amid concerns over market destabilization, primarily in Poland. According to Prime Minister
European Union
European Union (EU) ministers gathered for a meeting of the EU Council for Agriculture and Fisheries, focusing on the state of agricultural markets in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine and restrictions on grain imports from Ukraine by individual EU member states. The agenda included discussions on the new
European Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the EU summit in Brussels seeking additional military aid, including fighter jets, after Poland and Slovakia pledged to send battle tanks. The requests come as the global community remains cautious about escalating tensions with Russia, with some leaders warning of direct confrontation. Despite reservations, several
European Union
The extraordinary European Council summit held in Brussels concluded on Friday, February 10, 2023, with leaders failing to agree on key issues surrounding Ukraine's conflict with Russia, immigration policy, and Ukraine's candidacy for European Union (EU) membership. Despite some agreement on continued EU support for Ukraine,
