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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.

South Korea

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.

Europe News

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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Europe News

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.

Ukraine

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.

Europe News

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.

Europe News

EU countries agree to release long-stalled €6.6bn in Ukraine aid

The decision to release €6.6 billion through the European Peace Facility comes at a critical juncture for Ukraine, which is grappling with a significant shortfall in its Ministry of Defence budget that could jeopardize drone deliveries.

World News

The drones Russia could strike Europe with from Mediterranean fleet

Russia keeps up air strikes on Ukraine with an expanding fleet of drones, from the Shahed-136 to the jet-powered Geran-4 and Geran-5, while boosting production in Alabuga.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says Trump has decided to grant Ukraine Patriot licence

Kyiv has been pushing for a licence to produce Patriot interceptors domestically, arguing that they are crucial to its ability to defend against Russian ballistic missile attacks.

Europe News

Brussels presses Kyiv to speed up reforms amid budget crunch

The European Commission in sounding the alarm over Ukraine's slow pace of reforms, which is complicating access to critical financial assistance.

Europe News

Macron denies CIA warned France of Russian drone attack

French President Emmanuel Macron denied CIA warnings of a possible Russian drone operation targeting southern Europe and pledged to send "military assets" to "protect" the Yanbu site, a key component of Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure.

Europe News

EU will condemn war at G20 summit 'irrespective' of Putin's attendance

The United States has formally invited Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami. But the European Union says its approach will not change and will condemn Russia's war on Ukraine regardless.

Europe News

At least eight killed in wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine

The increase in attacks, particularly on Kyiv, has prompted residents to consider contingency plans for the winter, if Russian strikes once again knock out the energy system.

Europe News

'No one's happy': Europe wrestles with fallout from Usmanov saga

France's successful push to remove Uzbek-Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list has left a bitter aftertaste among officials and diplomats in Brussels, who now fear a dangerous precedent.

Europe News

Zelenskyy calls for continued pressure on Russia at UNGA

Zelenskyy questioned Russia’s willingness to end the war, portraying Vladimir Putin as a leader who continues to expand conflict rather than seek peace.

Europe News

Russia pounds Kyiv with drones hours before Zelenskyy's UN address

Zelenskyy is in New York for the annual UN gathering as part of his diplomatic effort to shore up and recruit further international support for his country’s gruelling fight against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Ukraine

Kyiv and Washington want Ukraine war to end 'before winter': Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president added that he had just finished a "positive and productive meeting with President Trump" in New York on Tuesday.

Europe News

EU renews Russia sanctions but removes Usmanov at France's request

France succeeded in its push to remove Alisher Usmanov from the EU sanctions list as part of a prisoner release with Azerbaijan. A second high-profile businessman, Mikhail Fridman, was also removed.

The Cube

Fake passport photos claim Zelenskyy and family chose Israel as home

A photo amassing thousands of views on social media allegedly shows a scan of Zelenskyy's passport, with Israel as his homeland. Not only are the allegations false, but they've been doing the rounds since 2023.