- 4h ago
Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv, killing two, as Zelensky reshuffles government and EU seals drone deal
At least eight ballistic missiles targeted the Ukrainian capital overnight, hours after EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced a drone production pact and President Zelensky named a new prime minister.
- 6h ago
EU inks drone production deal with Ukraine as US grants Patriot licence
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sealed a joint drone manufacturing partnership with President Zelensky in Kyiv, backed by 1 billion euros, while President Trump offered Ukraine a licence for Patriot missile production.
- 7h ago
Zelenskyy nominates Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi as Ukraine's prime minister, citing winter preparedness
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted Koretskyi's nomination to the Verkhovna Rada on 15 July, hours after endorsing him at a Kyiv press conference with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen. A parliamentary vote is expected on 16 July.
- 8h ago
EU and Ukraine sign joint drone manufacturing pact; Zelenskiy says output will double to 20 million per year
The accord, signed during Ukraine's independence celebrations, aims to marry Kyiv's combat-proven drone know-how with Europe's industrial scale, starting with joint production by year-end and anti-ballistic missiles by 2028.
- 14h ago
Zelensky ousts defence minister Fedorov after six months, triggering backlash from lawmakers and soldiers
Mykhailo Fedorov, the 35-year-old tech-savvy defence minister, announced his departure on Wednesday after President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed him out in a cabinet overhaul that began with the prime minister's resignation.
- 3d ago
EU Commission presents report calling for social media ban for children under 13, phased access from 2026
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday presented an expert report recommending a progressive ban on social media for those under 13, with supervised use only, and announced legislative proposals after summer.
- 3d ago
EU split over Israeli settlement trade ban as foreign ministers fail to reach majority for action
A proposal to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank won the most support among EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, but fell short of the simple majority needed to compel the European Commission to draft sanctions.
- 3d ago
EU appoints Raffaele Fitto as Special Representative for Cyprus to support UN reunification talks
The European Commission appointed Executive Vice-President Raffaele Fitto as its special representative for Cyprus on Monday, tasking him with supporting UN-led reunification efforts alongside envoy María Ángela Holguín Cuéllar.
- 3d ago
Macron's final Bastille Day parade showcases 500 coalition troops, 35 nations in a display of European rearmament
Some 6,500 to 6,800 soldiers, including 500 from the Coalition of the Willing and 25 Ukrainians, marched down the Champs-Élysées as President Macron used his final national day parade to signal Europe's strategic awakening and readiness to defend itself.
- 3d ago
EU experts recommend restricting social media for children under 13, propose tiered access model
EU Commission experts advocate an EU-wide restriction on social media access for minors under 13, with under-threes facing a total screen ban and platforms required to prove safety for teenagers.
- Jul 6
Trump and EU leaders head to Ankara for NATO summit as Turkey pushes for F-35 engines and defence role
The 36th NATO summit opens in Ankara on 7–8 July, with Donald Trump making the first US presidential visit to Turkey in 17 years and EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa holding separate talks with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- Jul 6
Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles, killing at least 10 on eve of NATO summit
Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens, just hours before a NATO summit in Ankara where allies will discuss Ukraine's air defense needs.
- Jul 6
UK MPs warn of 'utter chaos' at Dover as EU's new digital border checks cause hours-long delays
The EU's Entry/Exit System, meant to replace manual passport stamping, is causing severe delays at the Port of Dover, with MPs warning of 'miles of tailbacks' unless France fixes the technology or suspends checks before peak holiday traffic hits on 17 July.
- Jul 5
Traian Băsescu: President Nicușor Dan, PSD, PNL, and interim government all violating Romania's constitution
Former president Traian Băsescu says President Nicușor Dan has abandoned his role, the interim government of Ilie Bolojan is illegal after 60 days, and PSD and PNL have governed together for 20 years, sharing blame for economic mismanagement.
- Jul 4
EU admits 'a lot to do' as new border system sparks 5-hour airport queues
The EU's Entry-Exit System, launched last autumn to digitize border checks, has triggered massive queues at European airports, with waiting times reaching five hours at peak periods. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen acknowledged on Friday that 'a lot remains to be done' to resolve the technical problems.
- Jun 23
Belgium issues European arrest warrant for Greek MP Avramopoulos in Qatargate case; he waives immunity
Belgian prosecutors have issued a European arrest warrant for former EU Commissioner and current Greek MP Dimitris Avramopoulos as part of the Qatargate investigation. He faces charges of criminal organization, money laundering, and passive bribery, and says he will not invoke his parliamentary immunity.
- Jun 16
Zelensky arrives at G7, offers to meet Putin as Russian strikes kill 11 across Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains on Tuesday, aiming to persuade Donald Trump that Russia is losing the war, while overnight Russian bombardments killed at least 11 people in Kyiv and other cities.
- Jun 16
Oil prices tumble over 5% as US and Iran agree to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude falls below $83 a barrel and European gas slides after Washington and Tehran strike a peace accord that ends a three-month war and restores shipping through the world's critical oil chokepoint.
- Jun 16
Russian drone strike sets UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra cathedral ablaze in Kyiv, drawing global condemnation
A Russian kamikaze drone struck the Dormition Cathedral of the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the early hours of Monday, triggering a large fire and prompting swift condemnation from European leaders.
- Jun 15
EU opens first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova, unblocking accession talks after Hungarian veto lifted
The European Union opened the first negotiation cluster with Ukraine and Moldova on Monday, four years after granting both countries candidate status and two years after formal accession talks began. The 'fundamentals' cluster covers rule of law, judiciary reform and anti-corruption and will be the last to close.
