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In 2022, various meetings and negotiations took place between the European Union (EU) and its eastern neighbors. The relations between the EU and Armenia have developed positively, while Armenia continues to rely on Russia as a security guarantor. The relations between the EU and Azerbaijan have strengthened, although human rights violations in Azerbaijan continue to be a problem. The relations between the EU and Belarus were characterized by sanctions and restrictions, as the country imprisoned political prisoners and engaged in abuse and torture. In Georgia, there were political crises and protests, while the government was unable to fulfill the demands of the European Commission. The Republic of Moldova was granted the status of EU accession candidate and had to deal with challenges such as the gas supply crisis and the security situation in Transnistria. Ukraine intensified its relations with the EU after the Russian aggression and also received the status of EU accession candidate. The EU provided financial support and protection for Ukrainian war refugees and signaled the accession status for Ukraine, Moldova, and potentially Georgia. [Extracted from the article]