Europe News

US holding up delivery of air defence missiles, Zelenskyy says

Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured over military aid and intelligence sharing, with Zelenskyy saying that Ukraine received no warning of Russian missile strikes that targeted energy facilities in the capital region.

20 October 2026

Europe News

Lavrov backs Iran after Trump says Russia doing 'little' for Tehran

Just hours after Trump publicly claimed Russia was doing “little” to help Iran, Moscow reaffirmed its full support for Tehran, with Foreign Minister Lavrov describing Iran's fight as a "just cause."

19 October 2026

Europe News

German police: Two men surrender after driving car into airport fence

In August, an attack with an explosives-laden drone took place at the same airport. German authorities blamed that on Russia, an allegation denied by Moscow.

19 October 2026

Europe News

Putin seeks Ukraine talks with Trump and Xi, refuses to meet Zelenskyy

The proposed talks come as Washington eases economic pressure on Moscow while pressing Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, raising concerns in Kyiv that the Kremlin is securing concessions without making any of its own.

19 October 2026

Europe Today

Kyiv has become a 'true frontline city', EU ambassador to Ukraine says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Katarína Mathernová defended Europe's support for Ukraine and said Kyiv could complete the technical preparations for EU membership by 2030.

19 October 2026

Europe News

Rubio denies there was any pause in US intel sharing with Ukraine

Meanwhile, Ukraine is pushing ahead with plans to develop European alternatives to US-made air defence systems and Starlink satellite communications, with discussions already under way.

19 October 2026

Europe Today

France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence

Hello from Brussels. It’s Monday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence and chaos, and Trump berates Zelenskyy once again.

19 October 2026

Europe Today

France counts cost of violence as Ukraine hits St Petersburg

France is cleaning up after the worst unrest in years, as violent groups hijacked the marches. Also on today's Europe Today: Ukraine hits St. Petersburg in a large-scale drone attack, and the UN’s aid chief, Tom Fletcher, warns that more aid workers are at risk of dying.

19 October 2026

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Russia: Huge flames and smoke rise over St Petersburg after drone strikes

Huge plumes of black smoke billowed over St Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, on Sunday, 18 October, as a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack sparked fires at industrial and logistics facilities. Russian officials said 126 drones had been intercepted in the surrounding region.

18 October 2026

Europe News

Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews’ Europe editor Maria Tadeo debriefs the zeitgeist from Brussels. This week, she argues that Trump is scapegoating Zelenskyy for political reasons ahead of the US midterm elections.

18 October 2026

USA

Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions

Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has called the decision to put the sanctions on hold a "significant and truly historic moment."

17 October 2026

Tech News

Why are data centres becoming military targets?

Data centres have become prime military targets and the drone strikes in Ukraine should force Europe to rethink where it builds its AI infrastructure, one expert says.

17 October 2026

Europe News

‘It’s easier dealing with Trump than Putin,’ Zelenskyy tells Euronews

After a week of tensions between Washington and Kyiv, Zelenskyy said Trump was still easier to deal with than Putin, despite the US president’s calls for new leadership in Ukraine and criticism of the Ukrainian leader.

16 October 2026

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Russian missiles spark huge factory fires in Ukraine’s Odesa and Zaporizhzhia

Russian strikes ignited massive fires at businesses in Odesa and Zaporizhzhia as President Zelensky met European leaders for talks.

16 October 2026

Russia

Ukrainian drones force closure of all four Moscow airports overnight

Moscow’s airports were closed for 101 hours in the first 14 days of October, more than double the total for all of September.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Russia strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy-Trump strain grows

Russia’s heavy bombardment of the power grid before winter sets in has been an annual feature of the war, aiming to wear down Ukraine’s appetite for the fight by denying civilians heating and running water.

16 October 2026

Russia

Putin seizes five European firms in ongoing hostile asset crackdown

The decree covers a flooring manufacturer, a paper packaging firm, a hygiene products maker, and two metal- and plastic-packaging companies, all of which continued operating in Russia after the all-out invasion of Ukraine in early 2022.

16 October 2026

Europe News

Le Pen ready to 'debate' Zelenskyy after vow to end French aid

Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the National Rally's presidential candidate of ignoring key details of military cooperation between Paris and Kyiv.

16 October 2026

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Ukraine unveils flying ambulance drone that could save lives in minutes

A Ukrainian company has demonstrated an unusual new battlefield rescue system: a drone capable of carrying a wounded soldier inside an enclosed cabin. Developed by SkyFall, the aircraft, named StarGate, was filmed taking off, flying and landing with a person on board.

16 October 2026

Europe Today

Irish minister says EU budget deal still possible 'by Christmas'

Thomas Byrne, Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, said EU countries had moved “closer together” in their efforts to reach an agreement on the bloc’s long-term budget.

16 October 2026