European Parliament, EU countries in deal on plans to restock gas reserves before winter
European Parliament and Council of the EU negotiators reached an agreement on May 19 on a new regulation setting mandatory
Read more
Russia
World Bank announces $30BN response to global food security crisis
The World Bank has announced actions it plans to take as part of a comprehensive, global response to the ongoing
Read more
EIB approves 4BN euro credit line to support integration of Ukrainian refugees in EU countries
The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) board of directors approved on May 18 a four billion euro credit line (or programme loan)
Read more
Bulgaria allocates EU funds to assist Ukrainians fleeing the war
Bulgaria’s Cabinet decided on May 18 on the allocation of about 120 million leva in EU funds to assist Ukrainians
Read more
EC proposes new 9BN euro for Ukraine, plan to cut reliance on Russian energy
The European Commission (EC) is proposing to top up the significant short-term financial relief provided to Ukraine up to now,
Read more
EC launches phone helpline for those fleeing the war in Ukraine
The European Commission (EC) launched on May 16 a dedicated phone helpline in Ukrainian and Russian as well as all
Read more
Bulgaria begins relocating Ukrainians who fled war
Two weeks before the expiry of the current Bulgarian government scheme to subsidise hotel accommodation for Ukrainians who have fled
Read more
Nato Foreign Ministers discuss Sweden, Finland membership application, reaffirm Ukraine support
Nato Foreign Ministers met in Berlin on May 15 to discuss the possible membership application of Finland and Sweden as
Read more
War in Ukraine: UN urges governments not to impose foodstuff export restrictions
Against the background of mounting concern about the impact of Russia’s war on Ukraine on the availability of key foodstuffs
Read more