We are making a further €1.4 billion of them available to Ukraine. This will support Ukraine's continued resistance against Russia's illegal war. link.europa.eu/k7fw88

EU receives €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for supporting Ukraine

On 3rd of August, the European Union received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) he...

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Once again we wake up to the news of horrible atrocities by Russia through its aerial attacks on Ukraine. Russia must pay for the destruction it has caused. And we are using the proceeds from the immobilised Russian assets to make sure it does.

With this disbursement, we are helping Ukraine protect its skies and defend its people. At the same time, we are combining Europe's industrial scale with Ukraine's unmatched innovation. Our drone deal is taking shape. link.europa.eu/XjWjvH

How are EU sanctions affecting Russia?⁣ As Europe’s energy payments to Russia decline, Russia earns less from one of its most important sources of revenue.⁣ @kajakallas.bsky.social @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

Mein tiefes Mitgefühl gilt den Opfern des Angriffs auf die Berliner Christopher Street Day-Parade und ihren Angehörigen und Freunden. Der CSD steht für Freiheit, Würde und Gleichberechtigung - die grundlegenden Werte der EU.

I welcome the agreement on the 21st sanctions package against Russia. At a time when Ukraine has built military momentum, our sanctions continue to weaken the economic foundations of Russia’s war effort. We’re adding 32 more Russian banks to our transaction ban list.

The EU has not forgotten Ukraine's civilian detainees. And neither should the world: around 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are unlawfully detained by Russia, many taken from temporarily occupied territories. @kajakallas.bsky.social @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

One of the clearest signs that EU sanctions are having an impact is that efforts to evade them continue.⁣ From going dark, to changing identity, to transferring oil between tankers, the shadow fleet relies on tactics designed to conceal the origin of Russian oil.⁣ @eudiplomacy.bsky.social

Honoured to receive the Order of Europe. Ukraine's spirit is unique. And best described by the word 'Nezlamnist'. Unbreakable & indestructible. Stoic & unshakeable. It's the founding spirit of Europe. Because Ukraine is Europe.

"Twenty-one people. That is, so far, the price of Russia’s unwanted visit to Kyiv. The death toll from last night’s attack has risen to 21. More than 90 people were injured, including three children.

Armenia has made a sovereign choice. And for this you are facing significant economic pressure from Russia. When pressure mounts for our partners, we step up. We will strengthen and diversify Armenia’s trade and economy.

The Council has renewed the EU economic sanctions against Russia until 31 July 2027. These sanctions target Russia's financial, trade, energy, transport, technology and defence sectors, as well as services provided to Russia or to Russian nationals. 🔗 link.europa.eu/36RYPY

At the Eastern Flank Summit in Gdańsk. With the latest drone incursions, Russia is bringing war to our doorstep. We are making the Eastern Flank Watch operational with SAFE. And developing it into an important pillar of Europe's security architecture.

Time to support Ukraine to turn its military growth into economic growth - that was my message during this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland. @martakos.ec.europa.eu European Commissioner for Enlargement @ec.europa.eu #URC26 #URC2026

At this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference #URC26, @ec.europa.eu proves once again that our support for 🇺🇦 is concrete and steadfast. ✅️We are disbursing the first €3.2 billion instalment of the Ukraine Support Loan after the country completed various conditions, notably to mobilise domestic revenue.

The courage of Ukraine's armed forces has shifted the momentum on the battlefield. The tide is turning. And the resolve of the Ukrainian people has shown to the world that their European choice cannot be broken. Ukraine will prevail, grow, prosper ↓ link.europa.eu/tdFJd3

In Gdańsk, a city that helped change the course of Polish and European history. Here, people showed that freedom could prevail over oppression. And that solidarity is the road to freedom. This lesson guides Europe today as we stand in solidarity with Ukraine.

Russia has long been assumed to have limitless manpower. The numbers tell a different story. Over 1.3 million casualties. Monthly losses outpacing mobilisation for six months straight. A pool of working-age men already stretched between the military, law enforcement, and an economy in distress.

Only last week, we opened the first negotiation cluster with Moldova. A historic milestone on your European journey. Today, the EU and Moldova are taking another step forward together ↓ link.europa.eu/VCh3DQ

"May 2026 was the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. According to UN data, at least 274 civilians were killed and 1,763 injured last May — a 93% increase compared to May last year.

The second #EUMoldova summit will take place tomorrow in Brussels. The summit, which comes one week after the opening of the first cluster for accession negotiations, will be key to highlighting the strategic importance of 🇲🇩's future within the 🇪🇺. → link.europa.eu/KKjFR6

We had a productive European Council. We congratulated Ukraine on opening the first cluster. Our goal is to open more clusters before the summer. Statement: link.europa.eu/rXDD98

The EU continues to support Ukraine militarily, economically and through diplomatic efforts - which means that we need a direct diplomatic channel with Russia. The time to negotiate is not there yet. But we need to establish a direct contact to be able to listen and convey our points.

Today’s #EUCO is about seizing Europe’s momentum. On enlargement: Europe must show it is ready to reform. It is a win-win, but legitimate concerns must be addressed.

"It has been a historic week for Ukraine. The 27 member states are united in supporting Ukraine. And Ukraine is moving forward on its EU path. Let’s keep up the strong accession momentum." António Costa, President of the European Council 🇪🇺 @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu

Today our G7 discussion focuses on two closely linked challenges. First, structural imbalances in the global economy, including persistent overcapacities in strategic sectors. Second, the crises affecting us all: Russia's war against Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East and health emergencies.

The EU is behind you, President Zelenskyy, today, tomorrow, as long as necessary. Yesterday, we made history by opening the first accession negotiation cluster on Fundamentals.

A key milestone in Ukraine's EU accession journey 🇺🇦🇪🇺 Today, negotiations on Cluster 1 (Fundamentals) were opened. A successful enlargement process benefits both Ukraine and the EU, helping build a stronger, more secure and more influential Europe. More info ➡️ link.europa.eu/4FBYNd

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, a man with a flawless track record of failed predictions of the EU’s ‘imminent collapse’, is now predicting that EU membership for Ukraine would trigger the bloc’s ‘imminent collapse’. The intricate logic behind his prediction remains very much a mystery.

"Today is Mega-Monday for EU enlargement. First, Ukraine and Moldova will take their biggest step since the decision to start EU accession negotiations in 2023. We will also close two more chapters with Montenegro, bringing it close to half of all chapters closed.