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The European Commission has proposed extending temporary protection until March 4, 2028 — but for the first time, it has incorporated a criterion related to Ukrainian mobilization legislation into this status. Now the right to protection depends not only on the fact of fleeing the war, but also on whether a person had the legal right to leave.

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# European Commission Develops New Integration Model for Candidate Countries: Real Economic Benefits in Exchange for Reforms, but Without Clear Accession Timeline. What This Means for Ukraine. The European Commission is developing a new integration framework for candidate countries that offers tangible economic advantages in exchange for reforms, though without establishing a definitive timeline for EU membership. This approach represents a shift in the bloc's enlargement strategy, potentially affecting Ukraine's path toward full accession. The model aims to deepen ties and encourage democratic and economic reforms while maintaining flexibility on membership deadlines, presenting both opportunities and challenges for Kyiv's European integration efforts.

1 month ago
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# Summit Ends Without Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting and Without G7 Joint Statement on Ukraine — US Blocks Strong Language The summit concluded without a meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy and without a joint G7 document on Ukraine — the United States blocked tough language. Canada and Britain announced their own support packages, but the key question remains: whether bilateral decisions will carry as much weight as a consensus among the seven would have.

1 month ago
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# EU Expands Sanctions List Against 34 Individuals and 47 Organizations, Targeting Russia's Shadow Fleet, Defense Sector, and Oil Revenues The European Union has broadened its sanctions list to include 34 individuals and 47 organizations, striking at Moscow's shadow fleet, defense-industrial complex, and oil revenues. However, the critical question remains: can sanctions keep pace with the speed at which Russia constructs new circumvention schemes.

1 month ago
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# Moscow Claims "Achievement of Objectives" After Missile Strikes Assumption Cathedral — Site Under Enhanced Hague Convention Protection. This Is Not a Rhetorical Error: It's a Documented Pattern. Moscow claimed it had "achieved its objectives" after its missile struck the Assumption Cathedral, a site under enhanced protection under the Hague Convention. This is not merely a rhetorical slip: it represents a documented pattern of conduct.

1 month ago
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On June 14, on the occasion of Trump's 80th birthday, Zelensky held a 30-minute conversation with him and announced "good ideas" regarding peace. The meeting did not take place at the G7 in Kananaskis—the American president left the summit early due to escalation in the Middle East.

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