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Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova government heads ask EU Commission to develop mechanism for COVID-19 vaccine transfer

The relevant joint appeal has been submitted to President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

16:50, 31.05.2021

EC allocates EUR 50 mln in grants to support farmers after launch of Ukraine farmland market

The program is designed for two years.

16:55, 24.05.2021

European Commission proposes to allow entry to EU for vaccinated tourists

It is now for the EU Council to consider the proposal.

16:45, 03.05.2021

EU shares common views with U.S. on situation in Ukraine – EU Commission president

On foreign policy, the officials also agreed to step up cooperation as like-minded partners and support democracy, stability and prosperity against the backdrop of a fast-changing international environment.

15:25, 06.03.2021

President of European Council to visit Ukraine soon

The politician expressed support for reforms and the fight against corruption in Ukraine.

16:30, 10.02.2021

PM Shmyhal asks EU Commission to help with COVID-19 vaccine supply – journalist

Shmyhal says Ukraine won't get the vaccine earlier than in March.

14:50, 08.01.2021

European Commission proposes EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime

Once in force, the new regime will provide the EU with greater flexibility to target those responsible for serious human rights violations.

22:52, 19.10.2020

European Commission president self-isolating day before Ukraine-EU summit

She participated in a meeting attended by a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

14:30, 05.10.2020

Zelensky: Ukraine looking forward to Normandy Four summit after advisors meet

The Ukrainian side seeks to maintain a comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire in Donbas, the president said.

21:00, 28.08.2020

Verkhovna Rada ratifies Ukraine-EU memo on EUR 1.2 bln in assistance

The relevant bill was backed by 248 MPs with the required minimum of 226 votes.

16:25, 25.08.2020

European Commission publishes criteria for reopening borders for third countries

19:58, 11.06.2020

Ukraine expects US$350 mln from World Bank by end of June

The IMF's financing unlocks other partners' loans.

10:40, 11.06.2020

European Commission green-lights EUR 500 mln in financial aid for Ukraine

The decision followed a recent IMF disbursement.

09:40, 11.06.2020

DW: EU urges closing external borders until mid-June

In March, EU countries agreed to close their external borders to non-EU nationals in a bid to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

22:25, 09.05.2020

European Commission decides on EUR 1.2 bln aid package for Ukraine amid COVID-19 pandemic

The European Commission's decision is yet to be approved by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.

16:14, 22.04.2020

EC proposes new Eastern Partnership policy objectives for beyond 2020

The Commission and the European External Action Service expect endorsement of the proposal in view of the Eastern Partnership Summit in June 2020.

21:55, 18.03.2020

European Commission planning to give Ukraine's economy new "drive"

The Commissioner said it was about all areas which would contribute to economy growth and new jobs.

23:10, 12.02.2020

European Commission Vice President says would give Crimea back to Ukraine if switched places with Putin

The interview was part of a video series titled "Face to Face".

23:50, 10.02.2020

European Commissioner Várhelyi to travel to Ukraine on Feb 11-12

The European diplomat will hold a press conference with Prime Minister Honcharuk and sign an agreement for the EU support to E-Governance and Digital Economy.

16:33, 10.02.2020

EU may start new antitrust probe against Gazprom

Gazprom in 2018 pledged to work in keeping with market-oriented conditions, observing the principles of competition and openness.

20:28, 06.02.2020

In five years, Ukraine to meet criteria for joining EU – Honcharuk

PM offered European Commission's Frans Timmermans to start a dialogue on Ukraine joining the Green Deal initiative.

20:30, 28.01.2020

Agreement on UK's withdrawal from EU signed in Brussels

The European Parliament will meet on January 29 to discuss and ratify the agreement.

12:20, 24.01.2020

Europe wants to hear Ukraine's proposals regarding European Green Deal – Ambassador Maasikas

The EU-Ukraine Association Council will meet in Brussels on January 28.

11:20, 22.01.2020

European Commission not to make any exceptions to energy rules for Nord Stream 2 – Kuleba

Ukraine's vice PM says security risks remain regarding the pipeline.

20:30, 15.01.2020

EC announces EUR 8 mln in humanitarian aid to Ukraine to withstand winter

The new funding supports conflict-affected civilians in non-government and government controlled areas in Ukraine's east.

15:44, 20.12.2019

Zelensky hopes for close cooperation with new EU Commission president

On November 27, the majority of MEPs voted in favor of Ursula von der Leyen.

10:40, 28.11.2019

Ukraine Cabinet reacts to Germany's attempt to help Nord Stream 2

The German initiative "is looking not quite in the direction laid by Ukraine and the European Commission."

22:30, 07.11.2019

Ukraine, EC, Russia hold technical consultations on gas transit

The parties discussed the signing of an interconnection agreement between the GTS operators of Ukraine and Russia on standard European conditions.

14:30, 22.10.2019

Trilateral talks on Russian gas transit via Ukraine scheduled for Oct 28

No agreements on the duration of a new contract, volumes and tariffs have been reached yet.

14:54, 04.10.2019

EU states receive guidance on handling visa applications from residents of occupied Donbas

On June 20, leaders of European Union member states declared their readiness not to recognize Russian passports issued to Ukrainians in Russia-occupied Donbas.

17:58, 03.10.2019

Ukraine-EU-Russia gas talks: Sefcovic reveals points of accord

According to the EU Commission vice president, negotiations were held in a positive and constructive atmosphere.

23:10, 19.09.2019

Ukraine allowed to export fruit and vegetables to EU

Ukraine was included in the list of countries that can freely supply said products to the EU.

18:30, 05.09.2019

European Commission appoints Brok as president's special adviser on relations with Ukraine

Brok will advise the president on strategy and priorities in relations with Ukraine.

16:26, 04.09.2019

Ukraine may appeal to European Commission over Poland’s violation of DCFTA regarding road shipment quotas – minister

Omelyan says the Polish side unilaterally and significantly reduced the number of shipping authorizations.

22:30, 06.08.2019

Naftogaz invites Gazprom, EC to hold technical consultations on gas transit

A draft interconnection agreement should be prepared.

16:39, 24.07.2019

European Parliament confirms Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission President

She will hold her new post in 2019-2024.

21:55, 16.07.2019

EU leaders split over center-left bid for top job – BBC

There is intense national rivalry, the report says.

09:20, 01.07.2019

Venice Commission to analyze Ukraine's language law

The Chair of the Monitoring Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has requested the opinion of the Venice Commission on Ukraine's language law.

15:29, 23.05.2019

Zelensky, EC VP for energy discuss cooperation between Ukraine, EU

Zelensky also stressed the importance of increasing sanctions against Russia.

10:21, 21.05.2019

Naftogaz files complaint to European Commission over Gazprom's abuses of dominance in EU markets

This is a new front of confrontation, Naftogaz CCO says.

20:30, 06.05.2019

Naftogaz opens up on potential offer to Gazprom at gas transit talks

Ukraine has a "booking" offer to put forward to the Russian counterpart.

23:45, 25.04.2019

European Commission seeks to hold gas talks with Ukraine, Russia in coming weeks

Maroš Šefčovič has welcomed Ukraine's determination to "stay engaged".

21:45, 24.04.2019

EU finally approves amendments to Gas Directive set to complicate Nord Stream 2

The changes were voted on Monday, April 15.

09:40, 16.04.2019

This year, Ukraine expects to receive $616 mln in donor assistance

The United States, European Commission, and United Nations are among the largest donors.

19:30, 12.04.2019

European Commission ready to resume gas talks with Ukraine, Russia right after Ukraine elections

The EU’s number one priority is to secure a long-term gas transit contract via Ukraine for at least the next 10 years, according to Sefcovic.

23:45, 09.04.2019

Naftogaz briefs on outcome of gas transit talks with European Commission, Russia

The Ukrainian and Russian sides agreed to take time to consider the proposal thoroughly.

00:59, 22.01.2019

Gazprom disrupts technical consultations on gas transit via Ukraine – MFA

The ministry says its team is preparing for all possible scenarios of further developments, not only the tripartite talks at a political level.

20:00, 15.01.2019

EU's Sefcovic invites Ukraine, Russia for trilateral gas talks to be held in Jan

Sefcovic said it was important to build on the positive momentum created in July.

18:35, 15.12.2018

EU provides Ukraine with extra EUR 4 mln humanitarian funding

This brings EU humanitarian assistance in Ukraine to EUR 116 million since 2014.

10:40, 14.12.2018

Ukraine gets EU's first EUR 500 mln tranche, will spend it on structural reforms

Under the MFA program, Ukraine has undertaken to fight against corruption, raise the quality of public administration and improve the tax system.

23:58, 11.12.2018