Ukraine and the EU

Latest business news about Ukraine and the European Union.

EU plans new sanctions in response to Russia's illegal 'referenda' — 22 September 2022, 22:56 CET

The EU signalled additional sanctions against Russia Thursday in response to Russian plans for illegal 'referenda' in occupied areas of Ukraine, partial mobilisation and threats of nuclear conflict.

EU promises Ukraine continued support against Russian 'blackmail' — 05 September 2022, 23:50 CET

The EU showed no sign of weakening its support for Ukraine in its war with Russia Monday, as Ukraine's prime minister Denys Shmyhal made a visit to Brussels to further strengthen cooperation.

EU send 5 million anti-radiation tablets to Ukraine — 30 August 2022, 23:54 CET

The European Union sent 5 million potassium iodide tablets to Ukraine Tuesday, as a preventative safety measure to increase the level of protection around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

EU disburses EUR 1 bn macro-financial assistance for Ukraine — 11 August 2022, 00:09 CET

The European Union continued its support to help Ukraine shore up its public finances Wednesday with disbursement of a new EUR 1 billion macro-financial assistance operation for the country.

Brussels to extend transport corridors to Ukraine, Moldova — 02 August 2022, 22:49 CET

As Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine, Brussels proposed Thursday to extend four European transport corridors to Ukraine and Moldova, including to the ports of Mariupol and Odessa.

Brussels proposes new import ban on Russian gold — 18 July 2022, 23:42 CET

A new package of measures to maintain and strengthen the effectiveness of EU sanctions against Russia, proposed Tuesday by the EU Commission, includes a new import ban on Russian gold.

Brussels looks for more flexible, resilient airline slot regime — 12 July 2022, 23:27 CET

Responding in part to disruption from the war in Ukraine, the EU Commission adopted Tuesday a proposal to allow the airline slot regime to respond more flexibly to unexpected future developments.

EU to recognise driving docs of Ukrainian refugees — 07 July 2022, 23:19 CET

The European Parliament gave its backing Thursday to a proposal to allow Ukrainian refugees to keep their national driving licences, exempting them from the obligation to exchange them for EU ones.

Ukraine inevitable focus for new Czech EU presidency — 07 July 2022, 19:18 CET

The preparation of the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine as well as projects to free the EU from its dependence on Russia will be important tasks for the Czech Presidency, its PM said Wednesday.

G7 leaders pledge stronger support for Ukraine against Russian aggression — 29 June 2022, 22:33 CET

The leaders of the G7 nations at this year’s summit in Bavaria sent out a powerful signal of unity to Russia Tuesday, pledging to strengthen action against its war of aggression against Ukraine.

United Europe grants EU candidate status to Ukraine, Moldova — 27 June 2022, 23:18 CET

At a summit on Thursday, EU leaders made a historic decision to grant the status of European Union candidate to Ukraine and Moldova in the face of Russia's continuing war of aggression against Ukraine.

MEPs approves plans to restock gas reserves before winter — 23 June 2022, 23:47 CET

In response to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the EU Parliament approved Thursday a proposal which sets a mandatory minimum level of gas in storage facilities at 80 per cent by 1 November.

EU extends Russia sanctions over Crimea — 20 June 2022, 23:07 CET

EU foreign ministers decided Monday to renew for another year sanctions introduced against Russia as a response to its illegal annexation in 2014 of Crimea and the city of Sebastopol.

Brussels recommends EU candidate status for Ukraine — 20 June 2022, 23:06 CET

The EU Commission recommended Friday that Ukraine, as well as Georgia and the Republic of Moldova, be given candidate status for membership of the European Union.

EU Commissioner in Ukraine announces EUR 205m humanitarian aid — 15 June 2022, 18:43 CET

The EU allocated EUR 205 million in further humanitarian aid to Ukraine Thursday, as Commissioner Lenarcic visited the country to help coordinate the EU's crisis response on the ground.

EU gives formal approval to new sanctions against Russia — 07 June 2022, 22:00 CET

The EU Council gave formal approval Friday to a new package of sanctions against Russia, for its continuing war of aggression against Ukraine and reported atrocities committed by Russian troops.

EU bans Russian oil in new sanctions package — 01 June 2022, 23:03 CET

EU leaders at a summit Tuesday agreed a sixth package of sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, covering crude oil and petroleum products delivered from Russia to Member States.

EU proposes tougher rules on assets of oligarchs — 25 May 2022, 23:17 CET

The European Commission proposed Wednesday new EU-wide rules on freezing and confiscating the assets of criminals and oligarchs who violate sanctions imposed against them.

EU supports Ukraine economy with temporary trade liberalisation — 24 May 2022, 22:10 CET

EU ministers gave the green light to significant support to Ukraine's economy Tuesday with a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the European Union and other trade concessions.

Russia's war with Ukraine hits EU growth outlook — 18 May 2022, 22:43 CET

The European Union downgraded its forecasts for economic growth Monday, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine leads to a surge in energy prices and drives inflation to record highs.

EU strengthens Eurojust role on war crimes — 09 May 2022, 23:04 CET

EU states adopted a mandate Friday on new rules which will allow the judicial cooperation agency Eurojust to preserve, analyse and store evidence relating to core international crimes, such as war crimes.

EU stands ready to help rebuild Ukraine and its economy — 05 May 2022, 23:07 CET

The EU stands ready to help rebuild Ukraine after the war, Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said at a donor's conference Thursday, proposing the EU start working on an ambitious recovery package.

EU moves to suspend import duties for Ukraine exports — 03 May 2022, 23:38 CET

The Commission proposed Wednesday a one-year suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the EU, as well as anti-dumping and safeguard measures in place on Ukrainian steel exports.

EU looks to legal migration to help meet skills needs — 27 April 2022, 22:52 CET

The EU Commission proposed Wednesday a set of legal, operational and policy initiatives to improve migration management to the benefit of the EU economy and strengthen cooperation with non-EU countries.

Attracting skills and talent to the EU - guide — 27 April 2022, 22:26 CET

The European Commission set out on 27 April a sustainable legal migration policy, proposing legal, operational and policy initiatives to benefit the EU's economy, strengthen cooperation with non-EU countries and improve overall migration management in the long term. The set of proposals also includes specific actions to facilitate integration of those fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine into the EU's labour market.