Russia

Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight

Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Russia strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy-Trump strain grows

Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before winter sets in has been an annual feature of the war, aiming to wear down Ukraine’s appetite for the fight by denying civilians heating and running water.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid

Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.

16 October 2026

Europe Today

Irish minister says EU budget deal still possible 'by Christmas'

Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, said EU countries had moved “closer together” in their efforts to reach an agreement on the bloc’s long-term budget.

16 October 2026

Europe Today

Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support falters

Good morning from Brussels, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will very shortly join the EU’s 27 leaders for talks, as he aims to put Ukraine’s financing and military needs firmly at the top of their priority list. I’m Mared Gwyn. Let’s dive in.

16 October 2026

Europe News

EU summit: Leaders clash over migration, as Denmark and Italy team up

Support for Ukraine and irregular migration took centre stage on the second day of the EU summit in Brussels.

16 October 2026

Europe News

MEP Kols: Trump’s Russian diesel deal driven by ‘dubious motives’

US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is driven by dubious business motives, MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews’ Special Report.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy poised for Budapest visit amid Ukraine-Hungary reset

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the Ukrainian leader has been invited to Budapest on 23 October, as Zelenskyy and Magyar are set for their first formal bilateral meeting in Brussels.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Kallas: Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries are self-defence

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are legitimate, as Kyiv vows to resume them despite Trump’s energy ceasefire.

15 October 2026

Europe Today

EU leaders enter crunch talks on energy, China and the budget

Good morning from Brussels, where EU leaders are about to kick off a two-day summit. On their menu today: soaring energy prices, China trade ties and the showdown over the EU’s next long-term budget. Let’s dive in.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Musk suggests US behind slowdown in Ukraine's Starshield system

Elon Musk said any restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system are controlled by the US government, not SpaceX. Ukraine’s former defence minister called for the removal of speed limits to strengthen the country’s defence.

15 October 2026

Europe News

Meloni says Trump’s 'risky' Russian diesel deal legitimises Moscow

Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back.

14 October 2026

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’

A ballistic missile hit a power plant that supplies the Ukrainian capital with heat and electricity, as Moscow said it had downed 900 drones overnight.

14 October 2026

Europe Today

Zelenskyy turns to European allies as Washington wavers

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: European leaders close ranks with Zelenskyy, drones keep raining on the Black Sea, and an exclusive interview with the Spanish Foreign Minister.

14 October 2026

Europe News

Ukraine received no intel about incoming missiles, Zelenskyy says

Overnight from Monday to Tuesday, Kyiv residents heard explosions from Russian strikes before air raid sirens sounded, something that has occurred only rarely in the past.

14 October 2026

Europe News

Could the US cut Ukraine off from vital military intelligence again?

The United States already showed it could suspend intelligence-sharing with Ukraine when it briefly cut off cooperation in March 2025 during a diplomatic confrontation.

13 October 2026

Europe Today

No respite for Ukraine despite Trump’s energy truce announcement

Good morning from Brussels. It’s Tuesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump’s truce announcement, Europe stands firm behind Kyiv and France braces for fresh protests.

13 October 2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy says Russia has already violated Trump's 'energy ceasefire'

Zelenskyy addressed the Warsaw Security Forum in one of his first reactions to renewed turmoil with Washington, following Trump's surprise energy ceasefire announcement and controversial diesel deal with Russia.

12 October 2026

Europe Today

Trump turns the screws on Kyiv as EU budget talks hit a wall

Good morning. It’s Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Europe braces as Trump turns up the heat on Zelenskyy, and Ireland’s EU budget compromise falls dead on arrival.

12 October 2026

Europe News

'Energy ceasefire': Confusion in Kyiv, support from allies

Trump announced an immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Moscow has not confirmed it. Zelenskyy expressed surprise and reported fresh Russian strikes on Ukrainian power plants, causing outages.

12 October 2026