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EU does not want to abandon using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine
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Despite warnings from Russia, the EU declared that it has not ruled out the possibility of using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Hungary rejects proposal for large-scale aid to Ukraine
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that the proposal to provide 800 billion USD in aid to Ukraine creates a budget burden, affirming that he does not support the EU plan.
EU internal conflicts surrounding the 90 billion euro package for Ukraine
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EU members, including Germany and the Netherlands, disagree with France on finding ways to ensure that Ukraine can buy US weapons with a 90 billion euro loan from the bloc.
China surpasses EU to become Gazprom's number 1 gas market
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Gazprom supplies more Russian gas to China than to the European Union (EU) in 2025.
EU announces heavy losses after years of sanctions against Russia
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Newly released data from Eurostat exposes the huge price that the EU has to pay after years of imposing sanctions on Russia.
EU considers US economic sanctions
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The EU is considering economic sanctions against the US, with the aim of putting pressure on Washington's ambition to control Greenland.
French farmers blockade Paris streets
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French farmers took to the streets from dawn on January 8, blockading the Paris traffic axis, protesting trade agreements and agricultural policies.
EU proposes to release 45 billion euros to soothe farmers
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The European Commission proposes that EU farmers have early access to 45 billion euros from 2028.
21st EU country to use the euro from 2026
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On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will become the 21st country to adopt the common currency of the European Union (EU).
Israel recognizes Somaliland, Houthi threatens military response
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On December 28, the Houthi leader warned that any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a "military target".
Russia accuses Europe of ignoring corruption to aid Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Europe cannot help but know the scale of corruption in Ukraine, especially after a series of recent scandals have been exposed.
Ukraine needs another 20 years to meet EU accession standards
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A German MP said that it will be at least 20 years before Ukraine meets the criteria for joining the European Union (EU).
Russia warns Europe of strong retaliation if attacked
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The Russian Foreign Minister said that the EU is not ready to negotiate the Ukraine conflict, continue to support Kiev and publicly prepare for a scenario of confrontation with Moscow.
European leaders call for sending German troops into Ukraine
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Leaders of the largest faction in the European Parliament publicly called on Germany to deploy troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peace agreement.
Ukraine calls for increased aid despite huge loans from EU
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The Ukrainian President said that the current defense and financial capabilities are not enough, calling on the EU and the US to increase aid to consolidate their position at the negotiating table.
