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Ukraine
EU Rejects Hungary and Slovakia Complaints Regarding Ukraine‘s Sanctions Against Lukoil
The EU Commission Vice President said analysis shows sanctions Kyiv imposed on Lukoil don’t affect transit operations carried out by traders via the Druzhba pipeline – if Lukoil isn’t the owner.
Aug. 2, 2024
Russia
EU Quizzes Hungary Over Risks of Visa Rules for Russians
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month extending Hungary's fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus.
Aug. 2, 2024
NATO
US Suspends $95 Million in Aid to Georgia Over 'Foreign Influence' Law
The law, modelled on Russian legislation that stifles dissent, has triggered weeks of daily protests in Tbilisi and condemnation from Georgia's Western partners.
Aug. 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Nowhere Is Safe, Even the City Center’ – Ukraine at War Update for July 31
Europe alarmed over Hungary’s fast-tracking of visa-seekers from Russia, Belarus; Russians tremble as Kyiv’s attacks increasingly target their towns; Fourth Finn volunteer killed in action in Ukraine.
July 31, 2024
Europe
Orbán Says Russia Stands to Gain as ‘Irrational’ West Loses Power
He said that in contrast to the “weakness” of the West, Russia’s position in world affairs was rational and predictable
July 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
What Russia Told Ukrainians During the European Elections
While Europe was actively preparing to counter Russian disinformation during the EU elections in June, Russia used this time to sow more doubt and distrust of European countries among Ukrainians.
July 27, 2024
Hungary
Budapest Takes Hushy €1 Billion Loan from 3 Chinese Banks
Budapest did not publicly announce the loan but confirmed it upon media inquiries. The loan, the largest among its debts, is subject to be repaid fully within three years.
July 26, 2024
War in Ukraine
EU Transfers €1.5 Bln Raised From Russian Assets for Ukraine
Brussels said 90 percent of the money would go to a central fund used to pay for arms for Ukraine, known as the European Peace Facility.
July 26, 2024
Hungary Blocks Ukraine, Moldova’s EU Membership Talks
Hungary has delayed a procedural step needed to advance Ukraine and Moldova’s EU membership negotiations, putting Kyiv’s mid-July timeline at risk.
June 24, 2026
EU Investigates von der Leyen Over Zelensky Chat
June 25, 2026
Poland Rejects Mediation in Ukraine Dispute
June 24, 2026
