Brussels unlocks next €1.8 billion for Kyiv as part of financial support program amid Russia’s invasion
The EU has approved the fifth major disbursement under the Ukraine Facility after Ukraine fulfilled key reform steps.
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Unidentified drones repeatedly breach airspace over Belgium’s F-35 site storing US nukes — suspects not found
Authorities have yet to locate the pilots behind the incidents at Kleine-Brogel despite using helicopters and mobile police units.
Ukraine coordinates with EU on 20th sanctions package targeting Russian oil revenues
Kyiv's proposals emphasize cutting oil revenues, restricting Russia’s shadow fleet, and countering propaganda.
Stop fighting now, talk borders later: RFE/RL uncovers EU’s hush-hush plan to lock the Russia-Ukraine war in place
The first phase would freeze the frontline and bar Ukrainian offensives, with negotiations on territorial governance deferred to the next phase
Europe’s drone wall won’t work—Ukraine’s dome will
Walls work when enemies march in lines—drones don't.
Europe must be prepared, as Russia says its Peresvet system can cover up to 1,500 km and target reconnaissance satellites
Kubilius says Russian spy satellites are already shadowing German ones.
EU defense chief says Europe’s own €150 billion defense fund must now help Ukraine
Kubilius, speaking during the Berlin Global Dialogue, called on EU countries to support Ukraine using SAFE loans following the halt of US aid and its switch to a pay-for-weapons model.
Trump finally acts after months of hesitation — Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil now sanctioned
The US Treasury blocks all assets in the US and urges foreign banks to avoid dealings with Russia’s energy sector.
Finland’s foreign minister to the West: Ukraine doesn’t need help to surrender — it needs strength to win
Elina Valtonen said Kyiv has all it takes to keep fighting Russia and the West must help it defend, not capitulate.
Europe’s fears of losing comfort may cost it true independence, former Ukrainian army chief Zaluzhnyi says
According to Zaluzhnyi, a new doctrine is being formed that will create armies of robots and artificial intelligence, but Europe still postpones difficult defense decisions in favor of comfort and political popularity.
Romania stops Russian operation recruiting Ukrainian kids to firebomb their own diaspora
Two Ukrainian nationals arrested with thermite incendiary devices in operation targeting Nova Post, Ukraine's largest courier company connecting millions across EU member states
EU considers deploying military trainers inside Ukraine – RFE/RL
Internal documents show the EU weighing deployment of military instructors to Ukrainian soil for the first time, contingent on a ceasefire agreement and US security coordination.
Ukraine expects EU accession talks breakthrough in December as Hungary faces growing pressure
Kyiv’s Deputy PM Taras Kachka says “creative solutions” could finally open accession talks this year, despite Viktor Orbán’s ongoing veto threats.
Austria was the last holdout — now it’s greenlighting the EU’s 19th Russia sanctions round
Austria had insisted Brussels unfreeze Russian assets to compensate for penalties imposed by Moscow, but has now dropped the demand ahead of a vote scheduled for 20 October.
Finland draws line — Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk oblasts are Ukraine’s, not Russia’s
Recognizing annexation would embolden other regimes to redraw borders by force.
Monday’s crucial test: will EU energy ministers strengthen the Russian ban or let Hungary doom it?
One loophole threatens to turn a ban into a permission slip.
EU strikes deal to integrate Ukraine’s defense sector into bloc’s €1.5 billion armament program
European Parliament and Council negotiators agree on defense industry program running through 2027, with dedicated instrument bringing Ukrainian manufacturers into EU supply chains from the start.
EU readies proposals to tap €175 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s defense
European Council demands Commission proposals to tap €175 billion in matured Russian assets as profits-only mechanism falls short of Ukraine's defense needs.
Anticipated Trump-Zelenskyy talks were overshadowed by surprise announcement from US president
Trump surprised Zelenskyy with Putin call news upon arrival, announcing Budapest summit plans as Ukraine seeks Tomahawks Moscow opposes providing.Retry
European operator confirms it can halt Russian LNG shipments by 2027, replacing supplies with US gas
With sanctions on the horizon, European nations plan to sever Moscow’s grip on energy.