The European Union on 3 August received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR).
The EU and Ukraine will enjoy an enhanced, stable, fair and permanent trade framework as from 29 October, as the EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) enters into force.
The European Commission is proposing to open talks with Ukraine on its participation in the Governmental Satellite Communications component of the European Union Space programme and the Union Secure Connectivity Programme.
Looking forward to US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, the EU has made clear its view that there can be no just peace without full participation of Ukraine.
The EU at a special summit Thursday promised ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence’ and to substantially increase expenditure on Europe’s security and defence.
Senior European legal experts concluded the legal work Tuesday on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine to hold Russia accountable for its war.
The EU Council has added three Russian foreign military intelligence officers to the list of sanctions against Russia for conducting a series of cyberattacks against the Republic of Estonia in 2020.
