# European Union
New sanctions against Russia and record-breaking aid for Ukraine
On the eve of the summit in Cyprus, the European Union officially approved a major aid package for Ukraine and imposed further sanctions on Russia’s energy sector. The key measures included a €90 billion loan and a ban on imports of Russian gas condensate
The EU is ready to begin accession talks with Ukraine
European Union leaders have stated their readiness to move on to the next stage of negotiations on Ukraine’s membership. However, no specific date for accession has been mentioned.
“I consider this to be illegal and politically motivated,” said Rostislav Shurma, commenting on the decision to arrest him
Rostislav Shurma, a former deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has responded to the decision to place him on the wanted list. According to the former official, the decision is politically motivated and was taken in breach of legal procedure.
Voice of Resistance: The role of Ukrainian art was discussed in Paris
A panel discussion on the transformation of Ukrainian culture in the context of the war took place at the prestigious Sciences Po Paris. The event was organised by the UArt community
Elections in Bulgaria: will Radev break the cycle of political crisis?
Today, 19 April, Bulgaria is holding its eighth parliamentary election in the last five years. All eyes are on former President Rumen Radev, whose new coalition, ‘Progressive Bulgaria’, is leading in the polls
War in the Middle East: Germany braces for potential waves of migration
The current hostilities involving the US, Israel and Iran have not yet led to a mass influx of refugees into European Union countries. However, the German authorities are already drawing up contingency plans in case migration pressure increases
Merz backed restrictions on men leaving Ukraine for the EU
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated that Berlin supports Ukraine’s measures to restrict the travel of men of conscription age to European Union countries. According to him, such steps are necessary to enable Ukraine to defend itself in the context of a full-scale war.
The EU discussed energy measures following losses of €22 billion
On Monday, European Commissioners discussed measures to address the energy challenges arising from the war in the Middle East. According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in the 44 days since the conflict began, the EU has already spent over €22 billion extra on fossil fuel imports.
Is this the end of the Orbán era? Hungary is holding a decisive general election
Today, 12 April 2026, the eyes of the whole of Europe are on Budapest. Elections to the National Assembly are currently taking place in Hungary, which could mark the most radical shift in the country’s domestic and foreign policy in the last 16 years
