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Ukraine has always been part of Europe. Follow the EU accession journey, explore centuries of shared culture, and see where things stand today.
Thirty years of building the bridge between Ukraine and the European Union.
Ukraine and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, establishing the first formal framework for political and economic relations.
Following the Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine signed the EU Association Agreement and DCFTA, charting a clear European course.
The European Council unanimously granted Ukraine and Moldova EU candidate status — a historic decision made weeks after Russia's full-scale invasion began.
The EU formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine. Screening of all 35 chapters completed by September 2025.
Ukraine and the EU signed the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, establishing the first formal framework for political and economic relations.
Following the Euromaidan Revolution, Ukraine signed the EU Association Agreement and DCFTA, charting a clear European course.
The European Council unanimously granted Ukraine and Moldova EU candidate status — a historic decision made weeks after Russia's full-scale invasion began.
The EU formally opened accession negotiations with Ukraine. Screening of all 35 chapters completed by September 2025.
Ukraine's Zelenskiy in Sweden for Gripen fighter jet announcement, source says
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Uppsala, Sweden, for an announcement related to Gripen fighter jets. The visit signaled a potential Swedish commitment to providing Ukraine with Gripen aircraft as part of ongoing international military support for Ukraine.
Yahoo Entertainment
Ukraine ratifies €90 billion EU loan to boost spending on defence
Ukraine's parliament ratified a loan agreement with the European Union that will provide €90 billion in financing. The funds are intended to boost Ukraine's spending on defence.
Yahoo Entertainment
Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition
Latvia's parliament approved a new government following the collapse of a coalition triggered by disputes over drone incidents in the region. The new administration is committed to maintaining a pro-Western orientation amid heightened security concerns in the Baltic region.
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Ukrainian cities carry centuries of European history in their streets, buildings, and traditions.
One of Europe's oldest cities, Kyiv was a major center of medieval civilization with dynastic ties to France, England, and Scandinavia.
A UNESCO World Heritage city whose Old Town reflects Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Secession styles — a living museum of Central European history.
Former capital of the Duchy of Bukovina under Austria-Hungary, with a UNESCO-listed university and a German-language literary tradition that produced Paul Celan.
The data tells a clear story: Ukraine and the EU are deeply and increasingly intertwined.
Common misconceptions about Ukraine and Europe, fact-checked with sources.
Ukraine is historically isolated from Europe and has no deep cultural roots in European civilization.
Ukraine has been at the crossroads of European civilizations for millennia. Kyiv was a major medieval European city when Paris was still a small town. The Kyivan Rus was connected by dynastic marriage...