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European Council's President reminds Putin about Minsk peace deal on Donbas

President Michel says the EU-Russia relations are at a low.

11:00, 08.06.2021

President of European Council calls on Putin to act in line with Minsk peace deal

The two officials discussed relations between the EU and Russia.

10:40, 23.03.2021

President of European Council to visit Ukraine-controlled part of Donbas, then Kyiv

The European politician is to arrive in Ukraine on March 2.

23:59, 28.02.2021

EU reviews list of third countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted

Ukraine was once again not included in the list of countries whose residents are allowed to enter the EU without restrictions.

22:45, 22.10.2020

Tikhanovskaya urges European Council not to recognize election results in Belarus

Lukashenko has lost legitimacy, his rival claims.

12:00, 19.08.2020

President of European Council: Leadership of Belarus must reflect Belarusians' will

The EU has started work on sanctions against the Belarusian authorities.

21:59, 17.08.2020

EU Council President warns of economic disruption after Trump announces travel ban – media

Trump made the announcement in a televised address to the nation.

12:21, 12.03.2020

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

EU to extend economic sanctions against Russia – journalist

EU leaders will hear a report on the situation with the implementation of the Minsk Agreements at a summit in Brussels on December 12.

16:40, 11.12.2019

EU extends sanctions against Russia for another six months

The measures currently apply to 170 persons and 44 entities.

15:50, 12.09.2019

Tusk comments on release of Ukrainian political prisoners, sailors

Tusk calls on Russia to release all political prisoners and respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.

21:35, 07.09.2019

Tusk says to try to convince G7 leaders to invite Zelensky to next meeting

According to Tusk, Zelensky would be very interested in the meeting.

16:52, 24.08.2019

Zelensky, Tusk discuss Russia's possible return to G7

Zelensky urged the EU to demonstrate a resolute position on an inadmissibility of Russia's return to the G7.

09:55, 23.08.2019

Poroshenko awards EC President Tusk with Prince Yaroslav the Wise Order

The head of state thanked Tusk for his deep understanding and reliable support of Ukraine.

20:57, 13.05.2019

Brexit: UK asks EU for further extension until June 30

The UK is currently due to leave the EU on April 12 and, as yet, no withdrawal deal has been approved by MPs.

18:29, 05.04.2019

European Council draws up draft document agreeing to delay Brexit until May 22 – BBC

If the deal is not approved, the European Council says an extension until April 12 is possible.

00:20, 22.03.2019

EU adds eight Russian officials to sanctions list

The Council also extended the validity of these restrictive measures for a further six months, until September 15, 2019.

11:29, 15.03.2019

Four countries join EU sanctions against organizers of "elections" in Donbas

Montenegro, Albania, Norway, and Ukraine align themselves with the declaration.

13:53, 13.02.2019

EU ready to strengthen support for Ukraine after Russia's blocking of Azov shipping

The European Council reconfirmed the EU's policy of non-recognition of the illegal annexation of Crimea.

03:20, 14.12.2018

EU will extend Russia sanctions in December: Tusk

Tusk said Russia's use of force against the Ukrainian navy vessels was "totally unacceptable."

16:30, 30.11.2018

President of European Council Tusk to meet Poroshenko in Helsinki on Nov 8

The meeting is to begin at 12:30 local time.

00:15, 03.11.2018

Poroshenko, Tusk discuss security situation in Donbas, implementation of Minsk accords

The president of Ukraine once again called for the increased pressure on the Russian Federation aimed to immediately release all Ukrainian political prisoners.

22:40, 25.09.2018

EU adds six entities involved in Kerch Strait Bridge construction to sanctions list

The decision brings the total number of entities listed by the EU to 44.

11:52, 31.07.2018

EU extends sanctions against Russia over Crimea annexation by one year

The measures apply to EU persons and EU based companies.

13:17, 18.06.2018

EU Council sanctions five persons over Putin's elections in Crimea – Poroshenko

According to the president, "the punishment for any illegal action against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine is inevitable."

14:53, 14.05.2018

Poroshenko thanks Tusk for firm support of Ukraine

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on Thursday, November 23, held a meeting with the President of the European Council Donald Tusk in Brussels, ahead of the Eastern Partnership Summit to be held November 24.

22:30, 23.11.2017