The European Union is addressing several topics this week connected to Ukraine, Russia, and the broader security agenda. On Thursday, the Ukrainian parliament approved Serhiy Koretsky as the new prime minister; he had previously headed the energy company Naftogaz. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola congratulated him and emphasized continued support for reforms and Ukraine's path to the EU. aktuality.sk ↗
The new leadership in Kyiv arrives at a time when, according to available reports, the previous government is coming to an end, and the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has triggered protests in several Ukrainian cities. One of the new prime minister's key tasks is expected to be preparing the country for winter, which also relates to his previous work in the energy sector. sme.sk ↗
The security agenda remains linked above all to sanctions against Russia. EU member states in Brussels failed to agree on the 21st sanctions package even after repeated negotiations. According to the articles, the dispute also involved a Greek demand, with objections raised by Greece and Austria. At the same time, it is reported that the price cap on Russian oil remains at the level of 44 dollars. novinky.cz ↗
At the same time, in May the EU purchased Russian gas worth 1.5 billion euros, the highest sum in almost a year and a half. Following the end of transit through Ukraine, the TurkStream pipeline remains the only route for exporting Russian pipeline gas to Europe. hnonline.sk ↗
These developments follow earlier debates on security, the enlargement of the Union, and Slovakia's positions toward the region. According to further reports, the European Commission is also preparing a measure that could restrict entry into the EU for individuals fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine. hnonline.sk ↗
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Von der Leyenová víta nového premiéra Ukrajiny Koreckého. Sľubuje plnú podporu pri reformách a v ceste do EÚ
aktuality.sk
| 14:16 16.07.
Von der Leyenová a Metsolová zagratulovali Koreckému
teraz.sk
| 14:23 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra, poslanci schválili Serhije Koreckého
forum24.cz
| 11:41 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra, poslanci schválili Serhije Koreckého
seznamzpravy.cz
| 11:34 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra, Serhije Koreckého schválil parlament
lidovky.cz
| 13:12 16.07.
ONLINE: Novým premiérem Ukrajiny je Serhij Koreckyj. Jeho klíčovým úkolem je příprava na zimu
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| 12:11 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra, poslanci schválili Serhije Koreckého
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| 12:01 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra. Poslanci schválili Serhije Koreckého
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| 11:54 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra. Poslanci schválili Serhije Koreckého
denik.cz
| 11:54 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra
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| 11:30 16.07.
Ukrajinci protestujú proti odvolaniu populárneho ministra obrany Mychajla Fedorova
SITA
| 10:57 16.07.
Orbán már nincsen képben, mégsem sikerült elfogadni az újabb uniós szankciócsomagot Oroszország ellen
HVG
| 12:46 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra, poslanci schválili šéfa vplyvnej štátnej spoločnosti
hnonline.sk
| 11:36 16.07.
Ukrajina má nového premiéra, poslanci schválili Serhija Koreckého
hnonline.sk
| 11:36 16.07.
Najhoršie Zelenského rozhodnutie, tvrdia. Odvolanie ministra obrany vyvolalo protesty
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| 09:03 16.07.
Do Európy už nie? Brusel chce tvrdo potrestať každého, kto bojoval za Putina
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| 10:40 16.07.
Európska únia sa stále nedohodla na nových sankciách proti Rusku
aktuality.sk
| 18:06 15.07.
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