The proposal, described by one source as “legally creative,” would allow Brussels to provide critical financial support to Ukraine without technically seizing the Russian capital—an act that would be fraught with legal risk. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not […]
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EU’s next Russia sanctions package won’t include major energy sales curbs, Politico reports
The 19th sanctions package should instead include further measures against Moscow’s “shadow fleet” and companies helping Russia circumvent existing sanctions, Politico reported. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, this is our right […]
EU may advance Moldova’s membership bid in September separately from Ukraine, Politico reports
EU ministers could reportedly agree in early September to open the first negotiating cluster with Moldova, a key legal step toward membership, ahead of the country’s Sept. 28 parliamentary elections. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so […]
US Congress ready to move forward on Russia sanctions bill, but Trump wants changes, Politico reports
“Senate Republicans are committed to working with the House and White House to get this legislation through Congress and on to the president’s desk,” Majority Leader John Thune said. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they […]
‘Coalition of the willing’ for Ukraine to meet in UK on July 10, Politico reports
The British and French-led “coalition of the willing” is set to meet in the U.K. next week, Politico reported on July 4. “On the agenda, there’s how to maintain Ukraine in a capacity to fight, how to increase pressure on Russia, and how to continue the work on the next steps,” an unnamed French official […]
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff pushing to lift energy sanctions on Russia, Politico reports
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is pushing to lift U.S. energy sanctions on Russia, Politico reported on July 4, citing two people familiar with the matter. The move is part of a broader debate within Trump‘s administration over how to engage with Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While Witkoff is […]
As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense shipments to Ukraine, Politico reports
The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) has halted shipments of some air defense missiles and other weapons previously promised to Kyiv out of concerns over the size of U.S. stockpiles, Politico reported on July 1, citing sources familiar with the matter. The suspension comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of air defense munitions along with increasingly […]
NATO summit to sideline Ukraine, focus on flattering Trump, Politico reports
The narrowed focus of the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague — which will have only a single session devoted to defense spending — is designed to appease U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported on June 21, citing European defense officials. NATO leaders will convene in The Hague June 24-25 to discuss raising the alliance’s defense spending […]
Trump administration doesn’t like working with Zelensky’s top aide, Politico reports
Officials in Washington are frustrated with the diplomatic efforts of Andriy Yermak, head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, and believe he may be undermining Ukraine’s efforts to win favor with U.S. President Donald Trump, Politico reported on June 19. Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s close friend and chief adviser, has represented Ukraine’s interests in Washington since Russia’s […]
EU names special envoy for Ukrainian refugees, POLITICO reports
Ylva Johansson, former European Commissioner for Home Affairs, will serve as the European Union’s new special envoy for Ukrainians in the bloc, POLITICO reported on June 12. According to anonymous officials that spoke to POLITICO, Johansson will fill the newly created post, overseeing the Commission’s long-term strategy for Ukrainian refugees currently residing in the European […]
Republicans press Pentagon chief over Trump’s plan to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, Politico reports
At a Senate budget hearing on June 11, Republican senators fiercely criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration’s effort to end the Ukraine war through negotiations involving Russia. The session revealed deep divisions within the GOP on U.S. foreign policy, as lawmakers clashed over the administration’s strategic direction, Politico reports. Leading the […]
US opposes joint G7 statement on further support for Ukraine, Politico reports
The U.S. objected to the inclusion of clauses on “further support” for Ukraine in a joint statement during the meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers in Canada, Politico reported on May 21, citing two undisclosed officials. Canada, chairing the G7 group this year, is hosting a meeting of G7 finance ministers this […]