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Trump is wounded. Europe should brace for what comes next

The extraordinary Democrat victory in the US midterms leaves Donald Trump wounded as he enters the final stretch of his presidency. That could leave him more unpredictable abroad, raising fears in Europe of fresh turmoil over Ukraine, Iran, NATO and trade.

4 November 2026

Europe Today

Oleshky ceasefire won't bring wider truce with Russia, Yatsenyuk said

The first humanitarian operation in years in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky offers a fragile glimmer of hope for civilians trapped by war, but raises grave concerns over Moscow's true intentions and the fate of those seeking evacuation to Ukrainian-controlled territory.

30 October 2026

EU News

'Terrifying': Ukraine and Europe on edge as Trump takes Putin's side

Trump’s pivot towards Putin has reignited fears that Washington is pushing Ukraine towards capitulation, regardless of the consequences. Alarmed, Europeans are scrambling to get the peace talks back on track.

23 October 2026

Ukraine

US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting

Moscow says it is prepared to consider economic proposals from Washington but will not make political concessions, while the Kremlin insists that a lasting settlement on Russia's terms, rather than a temporary energy ceasefire, remains its objective.

21 October 2026

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Hungary’s Magyar meets Zelenskyy in bid to reset strained ties

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar held talks with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Council, seeking to normalise ties after Kyiv passed a minority-rights law and Budapest dropped objections to EU accession clusters.

16 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 News

EU opens two more Ukraine accession clusters as Hungary lifts veto

EU governments agreed to open two additional accession clusters with Ukraine after Hungary dropped its veto following an agreement on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority. Zelenskyy and Magyar may meet in Brussels later this week.

13 October 2026

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European security without the US would be ‘very dangerous' - Budanov

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, the head of the Ukrainian President's Office warned against a future European security architecture without the US and outlined Kyiv’s vision for deeper defence cooperation with Europe.

Europe News

EU readies fresh cash for Ukraine’s air defence as Patriots run short

The EU is weighing a multibillion-euro Ukrainian request for PAC-3 Patriot interceptors as Russia steps up air attacks. Brussels hopes to approve the funding as early as next week, with talks also underway over a possible NATO contribution.

2 September 2026

Europe News

Europe must brace for new security 'era', von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe must prepare for a “new era of European security” after Russia was blamed for a drone sabotage incident last month. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the Alliance must have the capabilities it needs to address such threats.

2 September 2026

Europe News

EU eyes additional sanctions on Ukrainian children deportation

The EU is preparing new sanctions on 27 Russian individuals and entities involved in the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children, ahead of a September conference in Toronto on their return.

2 September 2026

Europe News

Ukraine's funding gap puts EU in a bind as Zelenskyy seeks fast cash

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the EU to bring forward part of its €90 billion Ukraine loan to plug a funding gap at the Defence Ministry. But Brussels fears the move could unravel a fragile compromise struck by EU leaders to finance Kyiv through 2027 in gradual instalments.

Europe News

Zelenskyy’s independence comments fuel anger in Kosovo

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's first visit to Serbia was unexpected — but it was his comments on Kosovo that sparked a wave of anger in Prishtina.

Europe Today

Banking fragmentation 'holding EU back', commissioner says

Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union's banking sector needs a "change in mindset". She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability.

Europe News

'Technical aspects' to be agreed for Patriots production in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump said Washington would give Kyiv "the right to make Patriots," the long range air defence missiles Kyiv has repeatedly requested to protect its cities and energy grid from Russian strikes.

Europe News

EU summit: von der Leyen gets go-ahead to take tougher action on China

Russia's war on Ukraine and unfair Chinese competition were the two main topics at the first day of the EU summit.

World News

Military-age Ukrainian men may face tougher EU refugee rules

EU governments are considering restricting temporary protection for military-age Ukrainian men, as member states debate balancing support, integration pressures and Ukraine's manpower needs.

Europe News

Inside the deal that lifted Hungary's veto on Ukraine's EU accession

In an exclusive account, Euronews reveals the intense back-and-forth that led Hungary to lift its two-year-long veto on Ukraine's EU accession.

Europe News

Kyiv shuns Moscow's 'Victory Day truce' asking for long-term ceasefire

After the Easter truce, Moscow is now proposing a Victory Day parade ceasefire as the Kremlin is concerned over Ukraine’s long-range striking capabilities. Moscow has already scaled down the parade, where for the first time in years, Russian armoured columns will not be rolling on the Red Square.

Europe News

Zelenskyy announces Druzhba oil pipeline 'can resume operation'

The repair of the Druzhba pipeline paves the way for the adoption of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions against Russia, both of which are currently vetoed by Hungary.

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