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LAST UPDATE: June 14, 2025
EU disburses €1 billion to Ukraine, von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a disbursement of €1 billion in EU budget support to Ukraine, part of a broader economic and security aid package .
Insight
This substantial transfer underscores the EU’s enduring commitment to Ukraine’s resilience in the face of conflict. Tied to reform benchmarks, the funding also reinforces Kyiv’s economic stabilization efforts amid wartime.
EU to demand companies share details of Russian gas deals, document shows
The European Union is set to require firms to disclose contractual terms of Russian gas imports under new regulation, aimed at boosting supply transparency and reducing dependence .
Insight
The proposal signals heightened EU strategic autonomy in energy. By scrutinizing gas agreements, Brussels aims to counter Russian influence and improve negotiating leverage for future energy deals.
