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Analysis-Prudence, reforms can help Greece regain investment grade after election

Greece will have to wait until after parliamentary elections this year to win back its long-awaited investment grade rating, and it will only do so if the new government stays on the path of reform and fiscal prudence, analysts told Reuters.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

Europe is set to ban Russian oil products, the latest strike on the Kremlin war chest

Starting Sunday, the EU will prohibit imports of Russian gasoline, diesel and other products from Russian refineries used throughout Europe.

WEKU · Feb 3, 2023

European leaders meet in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's path toward joining the EU

This is the first summit to take place with Ukraine as an official candidate to join the European Union.

WEKU · Feb 3, 2023

Ukraine wins EU pledges of support, no promise of fast-track accession

The European Union offered strong support for Ukraine at a summit in Kyiv as air raid sirens wailed on Friday, but set "no rigid time lines" for its accession to the wealthy bloc.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

Air raid sirens blare across Ukraine as EU leaders meet Volydymyr Zelensky in Kyiv

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.

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2023

EU officials hold Kyiv talks in show of support for Ukraine

Top European Union officials are due to meet 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 and NATO

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Air raid sirens sound across Ukraine as EU summit begins

Air raid alerts sounded in Kyiv and across Ukraine on Friday as a summit of European Union and Ukrainian leaders was due to begin in the country's capital.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

European Diplomat to Asharq Al-Awsat: No Current Intention to Open Our Embassies in Aden

At the present time, none of the European countries intends to open their embassies in the interim Yemeni capital, Aden, a European diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat. The diplomat, who spoke on condition of anonymity, affirmed that visits to Aden will continue in the coming period. Two days ago, Yemeni Foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023

EU, Ukraine leaders meet to discuss weapons, corruption, EU accession

The first European Union-Ukraine summit since the start of the Russian invasion takes place on 3 February in Kyiv. EU accession, Russia's invasion, post-war reconstruction, food security and accountability are among the topics to be discussed.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 3, 2023

Ukraine's Zelensky vows to hasten EU membership after Kyiv summit

Top EU officials met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a summit in Kyiv on Friday in a show of support for the country as it battles to counter Russia's forces and strives to join the 27-member bloc. Ahead of the summit, European Council President Charles Michel said Moscow's invasion…

France 24 · Feb 3, 2023