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Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK

Ukraine wins initial EU recommendation for membership path

The European Commission recommended that Ukraine and Moldova be granted candidate status in a symbolic step on the long path to become members of the European Union, commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday.

Tribune News Service

EU Commission recommends Ukraine be granted EU candidate status

The European Union's executive arm recommends making Ukraine a candidate for EU membership, the first step in a long process.

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European Commission proposes Ukraine is made an EU membership candidate

The European Commission proposes to give Ukraine the status of a candidate for EU membership, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday, adding that this was on understanding that Ukraine carry out number of reforms.

Evening Standard

Russia sanctions: Which brands are severing ties over Ukraine invasion?

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

The Independent UK

Is the EU deal with Israel and Egypt a way out from Russian gas?

Critics argue that the EU will face problems dealing with Israel and Egypt despite Brussels’s enthusiasm.

Al Jazeera

EU signs gas deal with Israel, Egypt in bid to ditch Russia

The tripartite agreement will allow ‘significant’ exports of Israeli gas to Europe for the first time.

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Egypt, Israel to Boost Gas Supply to EU amid Ukraine War

Egypt, Israel, and the European Union on Wednesday signed a deal to increase liquefied natural gas sales to EU countries, who aim to reduce dependence on supply from Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on. The deal, stamped in a five-star Cairo hotel, will see Israel sending more gas…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Resumes Support to Palestinians with €25 Million for Food Security

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced from Ramallah on Tuesday the resumption of European aid to the Palestinian Authority, after being held up for over two years. “I am very glad to announce that the EU funds for 2021 can be disbursed rapidly,” she said during…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU mulls Ukraine bid as fighting rages in east, south

The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine's EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen has said, as fighting rages in the east and south of the country.

Bangkok Post

In Kyiv, EU Chief Promises a Signal on Ukraine's Bid Next Week

The European Commission will provide a clear signal next week on Ukraine's EU candidate status bid, its chief Ursula von der Leyen has said, as fighting rages in the east and south of the country. Making a surprise visit to Kyiv on Saturday, von der Leyen said talks she held…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 109 of the invasion

EU to make recommendation on Ukraine’s candidacy next week; Biden says Zelenskiy didn’t want to hear warnings of Russian invasion

The Guardian - AU

Von der Leyen says Ukraine’s EU bid advancing during Kyiv visit

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen praised Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an unannounced visit to Kyiv for making progress on his country’s bid to join the European Union and said they will address how to fund the rebuilding of the war-torn nation.

Tribune News Service

EU will likely grant Ukraine candidate status to join bloc, says Ursula von der Leyen

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been pushing for rapid admission, and says the decision will determine the future of Europe

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Von der Leyen meets Zelensky to discuss Ukraine EU membership bid

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen visited Ukraine on Saturday for discussions with President Volodymyr Zelensky about his country's bid to join the continental bloc.

Reuters

EU's von der Leyen tells Zelenskiy opinion on membership ready next week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Kyiv that the EU executive's opinion on Ukraine's request to join the European Union would be ready by the end of next week.

Reuters

EU executive tries to reassure angry parliament: no funds for Poland without reforms

The EU's chief executive sought to reassure angry European lawmakers on Tuesday that Poland would receive no COVID economic recovery funds before it has acted to reinstate independent courts, after having formally unlocked the money last week.

The Independent UK

No justice reform in Poland, no money, EU chief vows

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Poland will get no money from an EU pandemic relief fund until the right-wing government rolls back measures deemed to limit the independence of the judiciary

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The Guardian - UK

Ukraine renews diplomatic push for speedy EU membership

Effort to win over doubters in Berlin, Paris and other capitals and start accession process

Reuters

Poland not at end of road on rule of law, says EU's von der Leyen

There is still more work to be done on the rule of law in Poland, the European Commission President said on Thursday during a visit to Warsaw after Brussels approved billions of euros in COVID-19 economic recovery funds for the country.

The Independent UK

Top EU official says Croatia ready to join the euro in 2023

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Croatia is ready to join the group of countries using the euro single currency at the start of next year

The Guardian - UK

EU approves Poland Covid recovery fund despite judicial concern

European Commission to decide whether Poland has met requirements to reform its legal system

The Guardian - UK

What does EU’s partial oil ban mean for Russia and rest of Europe?

Ban on seaborne oil aims to cut off funds for Kremlin war machine, but some warn it could help Moscow in short term

Radio France Internationale

Europe announces compromise deal on banning Russian oil imports

European Union leaders have reached a compromise deal to ban more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports, punishment for its invasion of Ukraine three months ago. Meanwhile, Moscow's forces push ahead with their offensive in the eastern Donbas region.

Evening Standard

Europe steps up pressure on Putin with deal to ban Russian oil imports

The EU said it would ban 90 per cent of oil imports from Russia by the end of this year

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