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US-Russia-China summit would only 'encourage Putin to continue this war,' Ukraine says

19 October 2026 at 10:49
"A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia could help end the war sooner," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. "A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Russia, China, and the U.S. would do only the opposite: encourage Putin to continue this war."

Over half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky says

17 October 2026 at 14:12
Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, adding that the current deliveries were at a "satisfactory level."

Slovakia, Hungary won't join 70 billion euro EU package sought by Ukraine, Fico says

17 October 2026 at 09:47
Zelensky asked EU leaders for an additional 70 billion euros to help cover Ukraine's defense and "resilience" needs in 2027, as Kyiv grapples with a budget shortfall amid escalating Russian attacks.

Exclusive: Watchdog lists ships carrying Russian gas, blasts Trump sanctions waiver

17 October 2026 at 07:13
"Republicans and Democrats passed this law in Lindsey Graham's name to squeeze Russia's war revenues. Trump has now hollowed it out before its main sanctions could bite," said Alexander Kirk, a sanctions campaigner at Urgewald.

Russia's war reaches Bulgaria's shores, putting Radev's Moscow-friendly stance to the test

16 October 2026 at 19:53

The balancing act of Bulgaria's Moscow-friendly leader stands on shaky ground.

Since taking office in May, Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has taken a harsh line on Ukraine while adopting steps his critics say are accommodating to Moscow.

Radev's course has now come under scrutiny as

Europe's far right has a Putin problem

16 October 2026 at 13:09

Europe's far-right parties grow increasingly divided on something that once united them — sympathies for Vladimir Putin's Russia.

As nationalists and right-wing populists across Western Europe move closer to power, many are seeking to distance themselves from their past admiration for a country waging Europe'

Zelensky, Hungary's Magyar hold first 'one-on-one' talks at EU summit

16 October 2026 at 12:12
"We see the Ukrainian parliament's adoption of the minority education law and the immediate start of its implementation as a first step towards rebuilding mutual trust," Magyar said on X after the meeting.

Slovakia to hold talks with Ukraine, revive economic meetings with Russia

15 October 2026 at 10:18
The Slovak-Ukrainian talks will be held in Lviv on Nov. 5 and focus on expanding border crossings, providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and establishing a school for Ukrainian children in Bratislava.

Zelensky says he feels betrayed over Trump-Russia deal

14 October 2026 at 17:59
"It's painful when President Trump chooses one ‌side, not our ⁠side," Zelensky said in an interview with British host Piers Morgan.

Germany puts Ukrainian on trial over Nord Stream sabotage

14 October 2026 at 17:04
On the first day of the trial, prosecutors accused Serhii Kuznetsov of being an accomplice to war crimes by committing an attack against civilian infrastructure. Kuznetsov has denied any involvement.

Trump's diesel deal 'legitimizes Moscow' while it bombs Ukraine, Italy's Meloni says

14 October 2026 at 16:24
Speaking to the Italian Senate, Meloni noted that "the surge in fuel prices is due primarily to the war in Iran, not the conflict in Ukraine," the Italian Ansa news agency reported.

Moscow says scope of Trump's energy truce unclear after launching new attack on Ukraine

14 October 2026 at 15:30
The comments come hours after Russia launched another deadly aerial attack targeting Ukrainian cities and power plants, in what Zelensky called a show of disregard for the Trump-backed truce.

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