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Temporary Protection for Men in the EU: What Changed in 2026

The Council of the European Union adopted Decision 2026/1912 extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 4, 2028, with new requirements. Starting August 5, 2026, authorities may require proof of legal departure from Ukraine and…

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Ukraine and the European Commission discuss rail support and winter preparations

Deputy Minister for Restoration, Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Shemaiev met with Peter Wagner, Head of the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments. The parties discussed…


EU denies additional funding: Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko on budget situation

The European Commission does not plan to provide Ukraine with additional funds for defense needs totaling $27 billion this year due to the absence of appropriate mechanisms. Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko explained that the situation concerns…


Musa Mahomedov insists on reassessing the impact of CBAM on Ukrainian industry

The head of the Verkhovna Rada subcommittee, Musa Mahomedov, has called on the EU to jointly reassess the impact of the CBAM mechanism on the Ukrainian economy. Current European Commission estimates proved inaccurate, leading to a significant drop…


Ukraine to close budget deficit through reallocation and arms spending cuts

Ukraine has secured financial resources to cover its state budget deficit for the current year. The shortfall will be addressed through internal reallocation of funds and a reduction in weapons procurement spending.


Italy cancels road tax amid high fuel prices in 2027

The Italian government has announced the cancellation of the road tax for motorcycles and small cars in 2027. This move is expected to cost the state budget more than 2 billion euros.