Vsevolod Chentsov
Coverage of Vsevolod Chentsov in the Nexus archive.
- Taras Kachka named Ukraine’s new ambassador to the EU
Taras Kachka has been appointed as Ukraine’s new ambassador to the European Union, replacing Vsevolod Chentsov. The appointment follows a wartime reshuffle after President Zelenskyy dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Kachka will oversee Ukraine’s EU membership negotiations, which face delays due to Hungarian objections.
- EU inches toward ‘membership-lite’ plan for candidate countries
EU leaders are considering a proposal to grant candidate countries partial benefits of membership, such as observer status in EU institutions and limited access to the Single Market, to maintain their motivation during the lengthy accession process. The plan, led by France and Germany, aims to expedite EU enlargement for Western Balkan nations but has sparked concerns about creating 'second-class' members without full representation.