Ukraine and the EU

EU parliament says Ukrainian 1930s famine was Soviet 'crime' — 23 October 2008, 19:02 CET

The "artificial" famine that killed millions in Soviet-era Ukraine in 1932-33 was "cynically and cruelly planned" by Moscow, a European Parliament resolution said Thursday.

French minister opposes Georgia, Ukraine entry to NATO — 23 October 2008, 00:44 CET

France's minister for European affairs on Wednesday said he was opposed to Georgia and Ukraine entering the NATO military alliance for now because it would not benefit Europe.

Kiev accuses Russia of 'destabilising' Ukraine — 13 September 2008, 22:09 CET

Ukraine accused Russia on Saturday of seeking to destabilise the ex-Soviet state, dismissing the idea it was in Moscow's special zone of interest and describing Kiev's EU and NATO ambitions as "irreversible."

EU offers Ukraine closer ties but no membership pledge — 09 September 2008, 19:03 CET

Ukraine on Tuesday took a step toward closer ties with the European Union but failed to win a pledge of membership in the bloc at a Paris summit overshadowed by the Russia-Georgia conflict.

EU - Ukraine Relations — 09 September 2008, 16:23 CET

EU relations with Ukraine

Ukraine's place is in EU, says Kiev's ambassador to Moscow — 08 September 2008, 23:02 CET

Ukraine has no option but to join the European Union eventually, and the bloc should say so to help the country's leaders continue long-term reforms, Kiev's ambassador to Moscow said Monday.

Ukraine's place is in EU, says Kiev's ambassador to Moscow — 08 September 2008, 18:04 CET

Ukraine has no option but to join the European Union eventually, and the bloc should say so to help the country's leaders continue long-term reforms, Kiev's ambassador to Moscow said Monday.

Ukraine presses EU over its European future — 28 August 2008, 18:51 CET

Unable to secure a promise of quick entry into NATO, Ukraine hopes the conflict in Georgia will push the EU to recognise at a summit next month that Kiev does have a European future, according to a senior Ukrainian official.

Ukraine could be Russia's 'next target': EU commissioner Rehn — 27 August 2008, 15:39 CET

The European Union should clearly signal its support for Ukraine's future membership to prevent it from becoming Russia's next target, EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Wednesday.

Merkel backs EU 'associate' status for Ukraine — 22 July 2008, 01:10 CET

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday said during a visit to Kiev that Ukraine should become an "associate member" of the European Union, warning that full membership was not on the agenda.

Sarkozy supports partnership deal between EU and Ukraine — 11 July 2008, 22:42 CET

French president Nicolas Sarkozy, whose country holds the European Union's presidency, on Friday backed a new partnership agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

Ukraine to remain reliable energy supplier for Europe: president — 08 July 2008, 17:34 CET

Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko insisted Tuesday his country would remain a reliable energy supplier for Europe, during a one-day visit to Vienna where he met with his Austrian counterpart Heinz Fischer.

Slovak parliament approves measure to ease border crossings with Ukraine — 02 July 2008, 13:16 CET

Slovakia's parliament approved on Wednesday an agreement with eastern neighbour Ukraine aimed at easing border formalities for citizens living near the frontier between the two countries.

Yushchenko: Russia's revision of key bilateral treaty would be big mistake — 05 June 2008, 00:35 CET

Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko said Wednesday joining the European Union and NATO were in his country's national interest, warning Russia not to react to membership by tearing up a key treaty.

Slovakia, Ukraine sign accord to ease border crossings — 30 May 2008, 19:10 CET

Slovakia and Ukraine signed an accord Friday aimed at easing border crossings for citizens living near their frontier which became more difficult following Slovakia's December 2007 entry into the EU's passport-free Schengen zone.

EU blocks Ukraine sunflower oil until strict checks in place — 23 May 2008, 20:39 CET

The Commission has blocked imports of Ukrainian sunflower oil until Kiev puts a strict system of checks place, after tainted product was found last month.

EU hopes for deal with Ukraine in 2009: Commission — 22 May 2008, 23:13 CET

The European Commission hopes to reach an agreement for closer ties with Ukraine by the end of 2009, EU External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner said on Thursday.

Commission keeps the door ajar for Ukraine — 03 April 2008, 18:39 CET

Ukraine, denied NATO candidate status on Thursday, will also have to put its EU aspirations on hold, says EU External Relations Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner.

European Neighbourhood Policy - Ukraine — 03 April 2008, 10:30 CET

EU relations with Ukraine

European gas supplies assured as Russia, Ukraine end crisis — 06 March 2008, 12:27 CET

Russian energy monopoly Gazprom has restored gas supplies to Ukraine, ending a three-day crisis between the two ex-Soviet neighbours that has put the EU on alert.

Poland, Ukraine initial deal easing border transit — 04 March 2008, 17:07 CET

Poland and Ukraine on Tuesday initialled a deal easing border transit requirements made more restrictive by Poland's December entry into the Schengen free-travel zone.

EU welcomes resolution of Russian-Ukraine gas row — 12 February 2008, 23:21 CET

EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs welcomed on Tuesday Russia and Ukraine's resolution of a dispute over Kiev's debts for unpaid gas.

EU urges Gazprom, Ukraine to resolve gas dispute — 07 February 2008, 18:21 CET

The European Commission urged Gazprom and Kiev on Thursday to resolve a gas dispute after the Russian energy giant Gazprom threatened to cut Ukraine's supplies over unpaid debts.

Ukrainians block border crossing with Poland — 06 February 2008, 19:04 CET

Some 50 Ukrainian protesters Wednesday blocked a crossing point on the border with Poland calling on the Poles to ease visa requirements.

Ukraine to offer Europe former Soviet anti-missile radars — 02 February 2008, 13:11 CET

Ukraine is offering western Europe access to its radars, previously a part of the former Soviet missile defence system, the Ukrainian space agency said Friday.