Ukraine should remain a “key priority” for the EU countries this year, and member states must firmly and decisively support Kyiv toward achieving a just and lasting peace. — Ukrinform.

Russia will no longer transport gas to Europe via Ukraine’s pipelines, further limiting its ability to raise capital

Poland began its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, a role that rotates among member states. This marks the second time Poland has taken on this significant responsibility since joining the EU.

Ukraine halts Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network, almost three years into Moscow’s all-out invasion.

Russia’s once-dominant gas supply to Europe via Ukraine, which flowed for decades, is set to end on New Year’s Day with the collapse of a contract between the two warring countries that paid out billions to Moscow in gas revenue and to Kyiv in transit fees.