#Brussels

In Brussels, the mistake is openly acknowledged after sanctions on Usmanov and Friedman were lifted at France's initiative. Estonia is imposing its own restrictions, while the EU discusses a qualified-majority mechanism.

EU countries failed to reach unanimity on a long-term extension of anti-Russian sanctions and agreed only to a one-week extension of the restrictions until 22 September. Meanwhile, an expansion of the list of sanctioned individuals is being prepared.

EU ambassadors in Brussels failed to agree on extending sanctions against Russia: Slovakia demands lifting restrictions on Usmanov and Fridman, while France proposes a compromise on a single name. The regime expires on 15 September.

🔥 Brussels transferred 3 new fire trucks to Kyiv — aid that saves lives during wartime. Mayor Klitschko thanked partners and honored the memory of the fallen rescuer Olivier Francotte. 🇧🇪🇺🇦 #Kyiv #Brussels #FireTrucks #War #HumanitarianAid

Hungary is blocking key stages of Ukraine's negotiations with the EU, despite the European Commission confirming Kyiv's readiness. Experts believe that the new Prime Minister, Péter Márki-Zay, is using the veto as a tool to balance between Brussels and domestic politics, where anti-Ukrainian sentiments persist. 🇺🇦🇭🇺🇪🇺

Hungary blocked the opening of new stages of Ukraine's negotiations with the EU, trying to separate the process from Moldova. The majority of member states opposed such discrimination, but no decision was reached. 🚫🇪🇺 If a consensus is not found by July 22, European integration will be postponed until autumn. ⏳🇺🇦

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tasked Taras Kachka with combining the post of head of the EU delegation with the function of Ukraine's trade representative. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺 The goal is to accelerate accession negotiations and activate trade agreements with key partners from Brussels.

Ukrainian company TAF Industries has become one of the 18 founding members of the new EU Ukraine Drone Alliance. The first meeting will take place in September in Brussels, where joint production sites and drone defense will be discussed. 🚁🇺🇦🇪🇺

Ukraine and the EU have officially opened negotiations on the final Cluster 6, 'External Relations'. MFA Head Sybyha stated that the country's foreign policy is 99% aligned with the positions of the European Union. 🇺🇦🇪🇺