European Union leaders met in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit on the bloc’s next long-term budget, continued support for Ukraine and measures to bolster Europe’s economic competitiveness amid rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. Strong opposition to a new budget proposal has cast serious doubt on whether the key spending package will be agreed by year-end.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-16 09:20

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for the EU summit while Washington’s support is in doubt. He is due to hold his first formal bilateral talks with Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar. EU leaders also failed to agree on the bloc’s budget, a topic addressed by Irish EU affairs minister Thomas Byrne.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 07:07

As tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen, Ukraine is turning to Europe for help securing its long-term defence and technological independence. A senior Ukrainian presidential official told Euronews that concrete plans are taking shape.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 06:56

Ukraine relies on US capabilities but has started discussions with Europe about developing a European air defence system, Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Ukrainian president’s office, said as questions grow over Washington’s support for Kyiv.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 06:51

Zelenskyy is in Brussels as Kyiv looks to Europe while tensions with the US persist.

Eeuronews2026-10-16 06:00

Ukraine faces chronic shortages of U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems and PAC-3 interceptors, among the few weapons it has that can stop fast-moving Russian ballistic missiles. Russian attacks have intensified over the past two months, forcing more Ukrainians to seek shelter and making air raid alerts part of daily life.

TThe Associated Press2026-10-16 00:47

Ukraine says the energy ceasefire with Russia has ended, accusing Moscow of repeatedly violating the deal since Sunday. On Thursday, suspected Russian drone strikes hit another cargo ship in the Black Sea, this time off NATO member Romania’s coast.

GGlobal News2026-10-15 23:26

Glenn Alexander Crowther, a senior fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, discusses the latest developments in the Ukraine war.

TTRT World2026-10-15 23:25

Ukraine said it would restart strikes on Russian refineries, saying Russia had never halted its attacks on Ukraine. President Trump had urged both sides to support an energy ceasefire.

NNBC News2026-10-15 23:24

A senior US official said President Donald Trump did not limit Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starshield satellite technology, which is used to shoot down Russian drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Trump had restricted access. Bloomberg’s Kate Sullivan reported from the White House.

BBloomberg Television2026-10-15 22:17

Ukraine has restarted attacks on Russian oil refineries after ending an energy ceasefire it says Russia repeatedly breached. US President Donald Trump argues the strikes are pushing up diesel prices, adding to tensions. The dispute has also prompted questions about who caused a temporary outage of Starshield, Ukraine’s military Starlink system.

DDW News2026-10-15 22:00

Elon Musk denied responsibility for internet speed restrictions on SpaceX satellite networks used by Ukraine.

FFox News2026-10-15 21:30

MEP Rihard Kols told Euronews that US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel sends a “very bad signal” and is motivated by dubious business interests.

Eeuronews2026-10-15 20:30

Rescuers searched Thursday for seven missing sailors after drones struck and set ablaze two chemical tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast. Romanian MEP Nicolae Stefanuta said the Danube delta faces a more intense threat from Russia than the Baltic states, adding that European casualties will come sooner or later.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 20:03

Nobel Peace laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, director of the Centre for Civil Liberties, told FRANCE 24 that Donald Trump’s diesel-supply deal with Moscow and lifting of sanctions openly finance the war by giving Russia more ways to earn money. She said that money would go toward rockets and drones, causing more civilian deaths.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 19:48

Zelensky says he feels “betrayed” by Trump and the US, believing access to Musk’s Starlink Starshield system—critical to Ukraine’s fight against Russia—was restricted. Ukraine says the systems have been restored. The video examines how reliant Ukraine and others are on Musk’s technology and whether alternatives exist.

BBBC News2026-10-15 19:30

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery in defiance of Trump's energy ceasefire, while Russia pounded the power grid.

RReuters2026-10-15 19:08

Romania said seven people were missing on Thursday after two drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea. Several vessels have recently been hit there in suspected fallout from the Ukraine war, with attacks recurring off the coasts of Romania and neighbouring Bulgaria in recent weeks.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 19:04

Two tankers caught fire overnight off Romania’s Black Sea coast, leaving seven crew members missing. Rescuers searched for those missing from the Wine Trader; everyone aboard the Yara J was safe. Romanian President Nicusor Dan accused Russia of seeking to destabilize European countries and said Romania would continue supporting Ukraine. He discussed Black Sea security with NATO, which planned a dedicated session on the situation.

GGlobal News2026-10-15 18:38

Could Donald Trump and Elon Musk end Ukraine’s hopes of holding out against Russia with a flick of a switch? As Kyiv reels from daily strikes by Russia’s new motor-powered drones, the US decision to slow SpaceX’s Starlink service was felt immediately on Wednesday, when air raid warnings failed. The report checks whether Starlink is back up to speed and asks whether Volodymyr Zelenskyy has allies in Washington who can persuade an administration that prefers to…

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 18:37

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a series of diplomatic flashpoints have left him feeling betrayed by US President Donald Trump. They include a unilateral energy ceasefire, Washington easing restrictions on Russian diesel exports and disruptions to Ukraine’s use of Starlink. BNE IntelliNews editor-in-chief Ben Aris offers his analysis.

TTRT World2026-10-15 17:41

Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are hampering its defensive capabilities. Prices are surging across the US economy, while Trump is focusing on his core voter base as the midterms approach.

AABC News2026-10-15 17:30

Zelensky says Ukraine is done with Trump’s self-declared energy ceasefire and has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries. Peter Zalmayev, speaking from Kyiv, questions the legitimacy of Trump’s unilateral announcement, noting that Moscow and Kyiv had not agreed to it.

FFrance 24 English2026-10-15 16:14

Romania says seven people are missing after a fire aboard a San Marino-flagged tanker in the Black Sea. The incidents have renewed scrutiny of Europe’s ability to protect shipping and critical infrastructure in the region, and Romania’s president warned that “there will surely be a reaction.”

Eeuronews2026-10-15 15:39