Russian crypto, banks, and oil trade hit in EU’s proposed 19th sanctions package
The proposal bans Russian LNG, hits 118 vessels, and still needs approval from all member states to take effect.
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WSJ: EU sees a trap in Trump’s Russia demands for Europe — and some fear it’s meant to fail on purpose
Diplomats believe the US President is creating impossible conditions to avoid action on Moscow.
EU unlocks $7 bn from frozen Russian assets to form drone alliance against Russian mass production
The European Union will provide Ukraine with $7 bn in advance funding for drone manufacturing as Ukrainian unmanned systems account for over two-thirds of Russian equipment losses
Ursula von der Leyen announces summit on return of Ukrainian children
"Every kidnapped Ukrainian child must be returned," European Commission President declared while announcing an international summit to address tens of thousands of missing Ukrainian minors.
Rutte on threats from Russia: Russian missile takes 5-10 minutes to reach The Hague
Distance from Russia no longer equals safety for NATO members, Secretary General Mark Rutte warned in Luxembourg, citing missile technology that can strike The Hague, Madrid or London within minutes of launch.
Oval Office map showed 20% of Ukraine taken—Zelenskyy says “just 1% in 1,000 days, actually”
The Ukrainian President said the misconception inflated Russia’s perceived military strength.
Trump claims breakthrough on Ukraine-Russia peace talks — Kremlin pretends not to hear
Moscow’s only official comment: maybe delegations could talk more, someday.
Zelenskyy dismisses “fake” reports of Ursula von der Leyen call over anti-corruption law
Ukrainian President denied media reports claiming European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed concerns to him about legislation weakening anti-corruption agencies, calling such reports "fake" during a press meeting.
Ursula von der Leyen demands Zelenskyy explain anti-corruption law that sparked nationwide protests
EU chief called Ukrainian President demanding explanations for a law that subordinates Ukraine's premier anti-corruption agencies to the prosecutor general, with Brussels warning there can be "no compromise" on rule of law standards for EU candidate countries.
Kremlin’s mouthpiece calls Europeans “imbeciles,” says strikes on Kyiv will intesify after EU imposed new sanctions against Putin’s war machine
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev unleashed a grotesque tirade against Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, mocking her medical background.
Europe launches new €500 million flagship fund for Ukraine after Russian attacks
Reconstruction won’t wait for the war to end.
Europe urgently searches $19 billion for Kyiv as America sends only drops of aid to Ukraine despite Russia’s terror escalation
Trump’s aid freeze pushes Kyiv toward financial ruin, with Brussels scrambling to stabilize the front.
Ukraine has done its part for accession talks start, now it’s EU’s turn, Leyen says
Hungary alone holds up talks despite Kyiv's compliance and Brussels’ green light.
Von der Leyen calls for European independence through defense spending and Ukraine membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is enabling up to €800 billion in defense funding as part of a broader independence strategy.
Von der Leyen plans to talk to Trump during Pope Francis’ funeral
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plans to meet with US President Donald Trump at Pope Francis' funeral have been disrupted following his return to Ukraine after a massive Russian strike.
Von der Leyen: Countries “lining up” with Europe as US tariffs create global uncertainty
European Commission President claims nations from Iceland to the Philippines are seeking stable partnerships with Brussels amid what she describes as the most profound shift in international order since the Cold War's end.
“Europe’s destiny at stake” leaders of EU and various countries gather in Kyiv on war anniversary
The leaders of the European Council, Canada, Baltic states, Nordic countries, and Spain arrived in Kyiv on the morning of 24 February, the day when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Poll: ⅔ of Ukrainians back Zelenskyy, majority rejects US-Russia talks and no-guarantees ceasefire
77% of Ukrainians support Macron, 83% support a ceasefire only with security guarantees, while 91% disapprove of US-Russia negotiations without Ukraine.
“Justice is coming”: EU moves closer to establishing special tribunal for Russia
Unpunished crimes encourage further aggression, said the EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas
Bloomberg: EU chief von der Leyen struggles to secure pre-inauguration Trump meeting
After maintaining close ties with Biden administration, Ursula von der Leyen faces both logistical and diplomatic hurdles in establishing contact with Trump's team, as concerns mount over future trade relations and defense spending commitments.