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Announcement from Ukrainian president’s office follows Russian statement on 63 of its own soldiers

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the EU.

Kyiv (Ukraine) (AFP) - The EU on Friday pledged to support Ukraine "every step of the way" in its quest for bloc membership as top officials gathered in Kyiv for a highly symbolic summit.

Top European Union officials were due to meet Friday in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support for the country as it battles to counter Russia’s invasion and strives to join the EU as well as NATO. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European…

Air raid alerts sounded in Kyiv and across Ukraine on Friday as European Union leaders promised to support the country “as long as it takes” to defeat Vladimir Putin’s forces.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Monday that the European Union should be cautious when it comes to relaxing its rules on state aid for businesses.

German reluctance to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine alleviated as US steps up with Abrams.

Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live…

European Council President Charles Michel declared during a visit to Kyiv on Thursday that "we must spare no effort" in helping Ukraine join the 27-member bloc.