Ukraine–European Union relations
EU envoys agree deal on Ukraine agricultural imports, Belgium says
Ambassadors from European Union countries reached a deal on Wednesday to extend tariff-free food imports from Ukraine, with a "balanced approach between support for Ukraine and protection of EU agricultural markets", the Belgian EU presidency said.
EU Leaders Unveil Bold Measures: Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukrainian Aid
European leaders have unveiled a series of decisive measures aimed at bolstering support for Ukraine and strengthening the European Union's defense capabilities, following a high-stakes meeting chaired by European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
EU Considers Rolling Back Tariffs on Ukrainian Grain Imports
Amidst growing pressure from farmers and member states, the European Union is poised to reverse tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus, a move aimed at easing tensions and supporting agricultural sectors, according to reports from the Financial Times.
Kyiv Agrees To Trade Restrictions With The EU And Poland
Ukraine is willing to accept limitations on its trade with the EU as a means to resolve a contentious political disagreement with Poland, according to the Ukrainian trade minister, reported by the Financial Times.
Bulgarian Parliament Speaker Affirms Support for Ukraine's EU Accession
Rosen Zhelyazkov, the Speaker of Bulgaria's National Assembly, conveyed Bulgaria's staunch backing for Ukraine's accession to the European Union during a speech delivered to members of the Verkhovna Rada in Kyiv. Zhelyazkov emphasized that Ukraine's integration into the EU is not only a geopolitical choice but also a shared aspiration that Bulgaria fervently advocates.
Day 713 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Sweden Plans To End The Investigation Into The Nord Stream Explosion
EU agrees on 50 billion-euro aid package to Ukraine
The leaders of the 27 European Union countries sealed a deal on Feb. 1 to provide Ukraine with a new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) support package despite Hungary's weeks of threats to veto the move.
European Council President Charles Michel announced the agreement about only an hour into the leaders' summit in Brussels.
Ukraine says it uncovers mass fraud in weapons procurement
The fight to root out endemic corruption remains a major issue as Ukraine presses its bid to secure membership in the European Union
EU Nations, Including Bulgaria, Seek Customs Duties on Ukrainian Grain Imports!
Five European Union countries, including Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, are urging the European Commission to impose customs duties on grain imports from Ukraine. The move is prompted by concerns of unfair competition and its impact on domestic producers.
Factbox: Candidates to join the European Union
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to start accession talks with EU candidates Ukraine and Moldova while granting formal candidate status to Georgia.
Accession talks themselves could take a decade or longer. Below is a list of countries hoping to one day become members of the EU, and their formal status:
COUNTRIES WITH CANDIDATE COUNTRY STATUS
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