German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said that Kyiv must demonstrate consistency in its fight against corruption, and that restricting the independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NAB) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) complicates Ukraine's European integration path.

European Pravda has learned about the content of talks between European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos and new Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Taras Kachka regarding the restriction of the powers of Ukraineʼs anti-corruption agencies.

The European Union was one step away from opening its first negotiating cluster with Ukraine despite Hungary's blockade – but the decision, planned for 18 July, never came to fruition.

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has commented on restrictions on the independence of Ukraineʼs anti-corruption agencies, pointing out that this threatens Ukraineʼs progress towards EU membership.

The European Union has voiced deep concern over Ukraine’s recent moves against the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), sternly reminding that its financial backing hinges on unwavering progress in democratic governance.

On 22 July, Russia announced that it was responding to the latest EU sanctions packages by banning a number of representatives of European institutions and European states from entering the country.

Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, believes that the European Union should remain ready to negotiate with pro-Russian Libyan leader Khalifa Haftar to prevent Russian leader Vladimir Putin from using migration as a weapon.

The management of the Royal Palace of Caserta in Italy announced on Monday that it had cancelled a concert featuring Russian conductor and "Putin’s friend" Valery Gergiev.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has begun his visit to the Ukrainian capital by inspecting the damage caused by Russian attacks.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot will visit Kyiv on Monday 21 July to take part in a conference of Ukrainian ambassadors.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Ukraine to continue moving forward with reforms to ensure its successful integration into the European Union.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the establishment of the European Flagship Fund for the Reconstruction of Ukraine, in collaboration with the EU, Italy, Germany, France and Poland.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on Ukraine’s international partners to establish a coalition for recovery and to take a Marshall Plan-style approach to reconstructing Ukraine.

Danish Minister for Economy Stephanie Lose has confirmed that the EU is discussing ways to provide Ukraine with additional funding for the future.

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna has stated that the foundational documents of the European Union contain no provisions that would allow Hungary to block the commencement of accession talks with Ukraine.