In times of war, a phone line is a lifeline, connecting people who sought refuge in Europe to those who stayed on the front.

Ukrainians in the EU will stay connected to their family in Ukraine at lower rates for another year.

The European Commission has facilitated an agreement between 22 European and 7 Ukrainian telecommunications operators for a twelve-month roaming extension for affordable calls to and from Ukraine.

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Today the European Union transfers €1.5 billion in proceeds from immobilised Russian assets to the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine.

There is no better symbol or use for the Kremlin’s money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live.

📄Press release

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Сьогодні Європейський Союз передає 1,5 млрд євро знерухомлених російських активів на оборону та відбудову України.

Не може бути кращого символу й застосування для грошей Кремля, ніж безпечніша для життя Україна та вся Європа!

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Сегодня Европейский Союз перечисляет 1,5 миллиарда евро, полученных от иммобилизованных российских активов, на оборону и восстановление Украины.

Нет лучшего символа и лучшего применения для денег Кремля, чем сделать Украину и всю Европу более безопасным местом для жизни.

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85 years ago, the signature of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact opened one of the darkest chapters in European history.

On this important date for the history of our continent, we honour the countless victims of totalitarian and authoritarian regimes.

Their memory is not forgotten.

“On 23 August 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, setting the stage for Nazi and Soviet violence and occupation across Europe and allowing the adversaries to carve out spheres of influence in Eastern Europe.

This day, 85 years later, we honour and pay tribute to those who fell victims to totalitarian regimes around the world, to the courageous men and women who risked and lost their lives to fight against oppressive powers, and to those who continue to stand against such regimes today. It is essential for us to preserve historical memory and remember the horrors of totalitarian crimes in order to come to terms with the past and ensure it does not repeat itself.
Democracy is an asset we can't take for granted. It needs to be constantly nurtured. In recent years we have witnessed it being targeted by forces who wish to unravel the fabric of our values. We have also seen at our borders a brutal war of aggression against Ukraine.

No one ever again should suffer under a totalitarian regime. In May this year, Europeans elected their new representatives to the European Parliament, giving them a clear mandate to continue to protect the fundamental values upon which the European Union was built.
Only empowered by unity and respect towards each other, our history and views for the future we can continue to uphold democracy, rule of law, peace, and freedom that lie at the core of this Union.''

Statement by Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, and Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli

📄Statement on the Europ-Wide Day of Remembrance

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Tonight, on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, our building shines in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

Honouring the unbreakable spirit and bravery of our Ukrainian friends.

Ukraine will prevail in this war and take its place in our European family.

Слава Україні!

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🇪🇺🇺🇦 "One thousand days ago, Russia tried to wipe Ukraine off the map.

And for one thousand days, Russia has failed – because of Ukraine's resistance, and the sacrifice of your heroes.

Today is a day of mourning, but also a day of promise. We promise to keep standing by your side, for as long as it takes.

You can rest assured that European and Western support will continue to flow. 50 billion euros until 2027 from the European Union. 50 billion dollars until 2026 from G7 countries and the European Union.

And now, we are using the proceeds of immobilized Russian assets to boost military production inside Ukraine, and to repair your energy infrastructure ahead of the winter.

Because Russia has to pay for one thousand days of crimes and destruction".

📄️️️️Full Statement by President von der Leyen on 1,000 Days of Ukrainian Resilience

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“The European Union and its G7 partners are committed to keeping pressure on the Kremlin.

I welcome the agreement on our 15th package of sanctions, targeting in particular Russia’s shadow fleet”.

💬 President von der Leyen

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🇪🇺ЄС щойно ухвалив 15-й пакет санкцій проти Росії:

🚫84 фізичні та юридичні особи потрапили до чорного списку
🚫нові заходи, спрямовані проти ухилення від санкцій через тіньовий флот Путіна та на послаблення російського військово-промислового комплексу

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🇪🇺The EU has adopted a 15th package of sanctions in view of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine:

🚫84 individuals & entities blacklisted
🚫new measures targeting the circumvention of sanctions through Putin’s shadow fleet and weakening Russia’s military and industrial complex.

📄Press release

🇺🇦ЄС завжди поруч із вами — у солідарності, надії та стійкості. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦

✨ Нехай 2025 рік принесе яскравіші дні для всіх.

З Різдвом Христовим та Новим роком!

🇪🇺 Even in the darkest times, Ukraine’s courage and resilience shines brightly.
The light will win over darkness!

EU stands with Ukraine 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦

Merry Christmas 🎄✨

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas, wherever you may be ✨🎄

Happy New Year! Bonne année! Frohes Neues Jahr! З Новим Роком!

Estonia 🇪🇪, Latvia 🇱🇻, and Lithuania 🇱🇹 have officially disconnected from the Russian power grid, marking a historic leap towards energy independence.

After preparing for the integration into the EU energy market for almost two decades, the countries are now fully synchronised with the European continental grid.

This allows the 3 Baltic countries to fully benefit from the European common energy system.

Plugged into Europe 🇪🇺!

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Today in Paris we reaffirmed that Ukraine deserves peace through strength.

Peace respectful of its independance, sovereignty, territorial integrity, with strong security guarantees.

Europe carries its full share of the military assistance to Ukraine.

At the same time we need a surge in defence in Europe.

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"I welcome the agreement on our 16th package of sanctions.

The EU is clamping down even harder on circumvention by targeting more vessels in Putin’s shadow fleet and imposing new import and export bans.

We are committed to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin"

💬 President Ursula von der Leyen

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Tomorrow marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

A day that will forever live in infamy.

Today, we are hoisting the Ukrainian flag at our headquarters. It flies high and proud at the heart of Europe — where it belongs.

The blue and yellow of Ukraine.
The colors of resistance against imperialism.

On the eve of this grim anniversary, these colors adorn our building as a symbol of our unwavering support for the Ukrainian people — our neighbors, partners, and future EU members.

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