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Ukraine has always been part of Europe. Follow the EU accession journey, explore centuries of shared culture, and see where things stand today.
Thirty years of building the bridge between Ukraine and the European Union.
Ukraine and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, establishing the first formal framework for political and economic relations.
Following the Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine signed the EU Association Agreement and DCFTA, charting a clear European course.
The European Council unanimously granted Ukraine and Moldova EU candidate status — a historic decision made weeks after Russia's full-scale invasion began.
The EU formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine. Screening of all 35 chapters completed by September 2025.
Ukraine and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, establishing the first formal framework for political and economic relations.
Following the Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine signed the EU Association Agreement and DCFTA, charting a clear European course.
The European Council unanimously granted Ukraine and Moldova EU candidate status — a historic decision made weeks after Russia's full-scale invasion began.
The EU formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine. Screening of all 35 chapters completed by September 2025.
EU Considers Limiting Veto Powers for Future Member States Amid Enlargement Push
The EU is considering temporarily restricting veto rights for new member states on foreign policy and unanimity-required decisions, a measure that could last several years. This proposal, reported by The Guardian based on four EU sources, is being discussed in the context of the bloc's ongoing enlargement push, which includes Ukraine's candidacy.
Naturalnews.com
Collateral damage: Aughinish Alumina and EU sanctions
Aughinish Alumina, an alumina refinery located in Ireland, faced significant collateral damage as a result of EU sanctions imposed on Russian oligarchs following geopolitical tensions. The European Commission and EU member states were under pressure to consider special measures to address the economic impact of these sanctions on the Irish facility.
RTE
Is the war in Ukraine entering a new phase?
NATO has stated that it is prepared to defend allied territory against potential Russian attacks. The ongoing war in Ukraine is being assessed as possibly entering a new phase of the conflict.
Al Jazeera English
Ukrainian cities carry centuries of European history in their streets, buildings, and traditions.
One of Europe's oldest cities, Kyiv was a major center of medieval civilization with dynastic ties to France, England, and Scandinavia.
A UNESCO World Heritage city whose Old Town reflects Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Secession styles — a living museum of Central European history.
Former capital of the Duchy of Bukovina under Austria-Hungary, with a UNESCO-listed university and a German-language literary tradition that produced Paul Celan.
The data tells a clear story: Ukraine and the EU are deeply and increasingly intertwined.
Common misconceptions about Ukraine and Europe, fact-checked with sources.
Ukraine is historically isolated from Europe and has no deep cultural roots in European civilization.
Ukraine has been at the crossroads of European civilizations for millennia. Kyiv was a major medieval European city when Paris was still a small town. The Kyivan Rus was connected by dynastic marriage...