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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's planned visit to Brussels on October 27–28 has, according to his adviser, been cancelled due to changes in the American side's plans. The European Commission confirmed its participation in diplomatic efforts but gave no details. The next round of talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia is planned for the first half of November, with Abu Dhabi a possible venue.
Aziz KarimovOn Saturday, 24 October 2026, retail outlets in central Brussels closed their windows with wooden panels amid social media calls for a new gathering following the looting of 17 October. Luxury brands and small shops took precautions; clashes with police ultimately proved limited.
Otabek YusupovVietnamese President To Lam visited Brussels, where he held meetings with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. The parties signed a joint statement on deepening cooperation in trade, investment and critical raw materials, called for the full implementation of the free trade agreement and the speedy ratification of the investment protection agreement.
Javlon TursunovStudents of the Free University of Brussels (ULB) partially blocked the Solbosch campus, protesting a 43% increase in tuition fees. The action was organized by the collective 'Gen-Z counter-attack', which is also demanding an end to outsourcing and the cancellation of classes.
Sevara AzamovaTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in Brussels that the 2019 memorandum on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions with Libya is legally and politically legitimate. According to him, the approval of the document by the Libyan House of Representatives was an act of acceptance, not ratification, and Turkey considers the agreement in force since 2019.
Sevara AzamovaTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas in Brussels. The visit is linked to the fourth meeting of the foreign affairs, justice and interior ministers of Turkey and Belgium. The Turkish Foreign Ministry did not disclose details of the talks.
Javlon TursunovBelgian police received 26 complaints about officers' conduct during the protests of 9 and 17 October in Brussels. More than 250 people were detained over two weeks of unrest. Human rights groups report alleged use of excessive force, including against minors.
Javlon TursunovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan spoke on Tuesday and answered questions from participants at the Brussels-based think tank European Policy Centre. The visit takes place within the framework of the fourth meeting of the foreign, justice and interior ministers of Turkey and Belgium, diplomatic sources report.
Javlon TursunovA meeting of seven ministers from Belgium and Turkey took place in Brussels — the first in ten years. The sides discussed security, the fight against crime, justice and migration, and also plan to sign an action plan on police cooperation. The Belgian Foreign Ministry called Turkey a strategically important partner for Europe.
Javlon TursunovA meeting between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte took place in Brussels. The parties discussed the current security situation, including the situation in the Black Sea, as well as Turkey's contribution to the alliance's deterrence and defense. The visit is taking place within the framework of the fourth Turkish-Belgian intergovernmental meeting.
Javlon TursunovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Brussels, diplomatic sources said. The visit takes place within the framework of the 4th meeting of the foreign, justice and interior ministers of the two countries.
Otabek YusupovBelgian police reported 195 people detained during Saturday protests against education policy and budget cuts in Brussels and Liège. In Brussels, 150 people were detained, in Liège — 45, including minors. Police used tear gas and water cannons, and five officers sustained minor injuries.
Otabek YusupovOn October 17, 2026, protests against the rising cost of living in Brussels and Liège turned into clashes with police: tear gas and water cannons were used. In Paris, mass demonstrations were accompanied by riots and looting; an Euronews crew was attacked near Place de la République.
Aziz KarimovOn Saturday, protests by students and their supporters against education reforms, austerity measures and police pressure took place in Brussels and Liège. Clashes with police, who used water cannons and tear gas, occurred near Brussels-Midi station. In Liège, about 250 people marched peacefully.
Otabek YusupovAccording to Kun.uz, Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with European Union leaders in Brussels, while Donald Trump continued criticizing him throughout the week. These topics of the international agenda were discussed live in Kun.uz's weekly program 'Geosiyosat'.
Otabek YusupovGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz said after the second day of the EU summit in Brussels that member states still have serious disagreements over the next seven-year budget. A group led by Germany demands substantial cuts to the European Commission's proposals, while a broader group of countries advocates increased spending. Merz hopes for an agreement by the end of the year but does not rule out the talks failing.
Otabek YusupovEuronews' 'Europe Today' programme of 16 October 2026 is devoted to Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Brussels. The episode discusses the possible reduction of Ukraine's dependence on American military technology, Zelensky's first meeting with Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar, a prolonged European Council session, and disputes over support for the ICC and the use of frozen Russian assets.
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