The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg adopted a political decision on 13 June to extend the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukrainians until 4 March 2027 and discussed recommendations for action after the temporary protection expires.

A meeting of the European Council on 26–27 June, with participation from the leaders of all 27 EU member states, will address the peace process in Ukraine and the accession path of both Ukraine and Moldova to the European Union.

The European Commission will discuss with Slovakia its concerns about potential challenges associated with the cessation of Russian energy supplies to the EU to ensure a unanimous vote by all EU member states for the 18th package of sanctions against Russia.

The European Commission has proposed its 18th sanctions package against Moscow, primarily targeting Russia’s energy and banking sectors while tightening export bans and anti-circumvention measures

Russia is building up its military capabilities and will be ready to use military force against NATO states within five years.

The United States’ decision to relinquish leadership of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group in the Ramstein format to the United Kingdom and Germany was planned from the outset of the new US administration.

Sweden has allocated €50 million to NATO projects, including the NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) and the Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP), focused on training Ukrainian military personnel and providing support for Ukraine.

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with a large military aid package in the field of maritime security, including ships, boats and naval drones, worth a total of €400 million.

The European Union will prolong the temporary protection status for Ukrainians forced to flee their country due to the war until 4 March 2027.

The opening of the first cluster in the EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova is absolutely necessary; everything is ready for this, and the decision is in the hands of the EU Council.

During a meeting in Berlin on 2 June, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham discussed coordination of tough US and EU sanctions against Russia.

Transitional measures approved by the European Commission on 22 May will take effect from 6 June 2025 following the end of the autonomous trade measures (ATM).

Hungary currently has no intention of approving the opening of negotiation clusters in Ukraine's EU accession talks due to tense bilateral political relations.

The European Union aims to bring all relevant parties to the negotiating table to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.