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Europe went all in on soft power for too long, Minister Francken says

In an interview with Euronews, the Belgian defence minister argued that Europe spent too long focusing on soft power instead of defence.

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Bulgarian PM hits back against pro-Moscow label in Euronews interview

The Bulgarian prime minister is principal among EU leaders calling for talks with Moscow over its war on Ukraine, earning him a pro-Russia label.

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EU turns page on Ukraine's $27bn deficit, says all needs are covered

The mystery surrounding Ukraine's $27 billion shortfall abruptly ended on Thursday as the European Commission confirmed the country's financial and military needs for 2026 are fully covered.

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Ukraine hit by power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says

Kyiv said it was Moscow's opening salvo in an expected campaign to try to knock out heating and power as winter approaches.

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Missiles, drones and blackouts: Kyiv braces for another winter of war

A Euronews documentary goes inside Ukraine’s battle to defend its skies, from air-defence crews battling Russia’s drone threats to workers repairing the damage and families preparing for another winter of attacks.

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Ukraine's partners could access new tech to counter jet-powered drones

Countries with existing drone cooperation agreements with Kyiv could negotiate access to Ukraine’s latest technology for countering Russia’s new jet-powered drones, Kyrylo Budanov told Euronews.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill four and hit Kyiv power supply

Ensuring energy supply is critical as the cold winter months approach. Russian strikes on the sector last year cut light and heating as temperatures plunged to as low as -20C.

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Seoul thinks Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms

South Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war.

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Ukraine pushes for Russian assets to plug $78 billion gap in 2027

Russia's relentless airstrikes are deepening Ukraine's financial gap. As costs rise and the deficit swells, the country is pleading with European allies to tap into the immobilised Russian assets.

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Kyiv's digital minister: 'We want Europe to use us as an AI sandbox'

Ukraine has built a digital state under the pressure of war. Digital Minister Oksana Ferchuk tells Euronews what Europe can learn from Ukraine, from digital government and AI to cybersecurity and resilience.

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Ukraine's city of Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid

Russia is shooting down food deliveries, confiscating supplies that reach the ground and blocking evacuation of some 2,000 residents still trapped in the occupied Kherson town, where the Council of Europe warns civilians face "a high risk of death" with no food, medicine, water or electricity.

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Russia strikes Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences

A Euronews reporter on the ground witnessed another attempted attack being intercepted by air defences high above the site as authorities carried out rescue operations.

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Ukraine turns to allies after it cuts funding gap to $20bn

Kyiv is turning to international partners to help cover its wartime spending needs, with Brussels set to bring together donor countries and financial institutions on Tuesday.

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Ukraine funding gap looms over EU defence talks

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn with your Monday newsletter from Brussels. Today: the question of Ukraine's funding gap looms over EU defence talks, and the bloc's energy chief cautions over low energy storage. Let’s dive in.

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Seoul demands apology after Kyiv reveals transfer of North Korean POWs

North Korean soldiers were among the foreign contingent conscripted to fight alongside Russian troops on various frontlines in the war on Ukraine, after the Kremlin sought assistance from its close allies to bolster its deployments amid struggles with domestic conscription.

Belarus

How is Russia recruiting Belarusians to fight in the war in Ukraine?

Russia's recruitment drive targeting Belarusians has become a key tool to boost manpower on the battlefield and exploits economic hardship and isolation.

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Russian foreign minister rejects Berlin's call to abandon escalation

Tensions between Germany and Russia hit a flashpoint in early September after Berlin accused Russia of being behind a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle airport earlier this year.

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Russia's finance ministry raises taxes to bolster military budget

More frequent long-range strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces on strategically important targets, as well as growing spending to counter these attacks, are further deepening Russia's budget deficit.

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Russia strikes Ukraine as Putin denies plans to attack Europe

On Saturday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia had also carried out a "double strike" attack on a logistics facility serving fast-food chain McDonald’s.

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Behind the scenes: summit row and oil deal test Hungary-Ukraine ties

A dispute over Hungary’s role in Ukraine’s Carpathian Eight summit and the disclosure of an oil-storage deal between MOL and Naftogaz have further strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv, as a separate row over minority rights continues to hold up Ukraine’s EU accession talks.