Europe News Von der Leyen in Kyiv to talk drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession. 15/07/2026
Europe News Ukraine parliament dismisses Prime Minister Svyrydenko After Ukraine's parliament accepted the prime minister's resignation, the composition of the next wartime cabinet remains unclear. It is not yet known which ministers will retain their posts across key portfolios. 14/07/2026
No Comment Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength. 14/07/2026
Europe News France flaunts firepower and unity with allies at Bastille Day parade With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. 14/07/2026
Europe News European leaders and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a 'purely defensive' manner. 13/07/2026
Europe News Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle and new PM Outgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko said she was proud of her work in office and that she remained "ready to serve the Ukrainian state." 12/07/2026
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. 09/07/2026
Europe News US to give Ukraine licence to produce Patriot air-defence interceptors Donald Trump said the US will grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot interceptors after more than six months of lobbying from Kyiv. 08/07/2026
Europe News European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for UPA diplomatic row A resolution on Ukraine’s accession to the EU defines the choice as an “unnecessary and unprovoked escalation” by the Ukrainian president, reigniting Warsaw–Kyiv tensions. 08/07/2026
Europe News Estonia and Ukraine sign drone pact to deepen defence industry ties 'Ukraine has developed one of the most competitive defence industries in the world' through its experience fighting Russia's full-scale invasion, Michal said. 07/07/2026
Europe News Air force: Ukraine failed to intercept any Russian ballistic missiles The US-made Patriot system remains Ukraine’s only effective defence against ballistic missiles, but officials say supplies of interceptors have fallen critically low. 06/07/2026
Europe News French volunteers train with Kyiv's international intelligence legion "I love being a soldier, and the situation in Ukraine touched my heart. So I made this decision with my heart," one French volunteer said of his decision to travel to Ukraine. 05/07/2026
USA Zelenskyy and Putin hold Fourth of July phone calls with Trump Yuri Ushakov, a Russian presidential aide, said Putin and Trump discussed "the issue of the Ukrainian settlement" in a phone call that lasted an hour and twenty-five minutes. 05/07/2026
Europe News Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the price of dirty business Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer. 04/07/2026
Europe News Ukraine frontline frozen in June as Russian momentum ebbs Hundreds of thousands have been killed and millions forced from their homes since Russia invaded in February 2022. 03/07/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: ‘Raging’ Trump turns up the heat ahead of NATO summit Good morning and welcome to Friday, I’m Mared Gwyn. We wrap up this week with another dispatch from Ireland as it takes on the six-month EU Council Presidency, and a look ahead to next week’s high-stakes NATO summit in Ankara. 03/07/2026
Europe News Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to sanctions until an internal investigation is concluded. 02/07/2026
Europe News Don't block Ukraine's EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and Poland Facing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions". 02/07/2026
Europe Today Newsletter: EU enlargement climbs the political agenda Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: An exclusive on Brussels' planned redistribution of Western Balkans funding, why enlargement dominated the opening of Ireland's EU Council presidency, and a preview of the EU budget conference kicking off in Brussels. 02/07/2026
Europe News Ukraine will retaliate for Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 570 air attack assets at Ukraine overnight, including 496 drones, 24 Iskander ballistic missiles, and four Zircon missiles. 02/07/2026