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Brussels is turning to allies outside the EU, primarily Canada and the UK, asking them to increase support for Kyiv. According to Politico, partners were expected to provide €45 billion, but funds are arriving slowly. On October 16, Zelensky requested €70 billion from Europe, which, according to La Repubblica, shocked Europeans.
Sevara AzamovaThe Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism has been awarded to De Correspondent's investigation into migrant detention centers in Shengjin and Gjader. The authors documented human rights violations, estimated spending at €259 million for 256 detainees, and criticized the 'return hub' model that five EU countries plan to follow.
Javlon TursunovThe European Commission said EU gas storage levels are below the historical average due to the impact of the Middle East crisis on LNG prices and supplies. According to Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, despite a difficult winter ahead, there is no threat to supply security. The issue was discussed at the European Council summit, and a discussion on creating strategic gas reserves is possible.
Javlon TursunovChair of the European Parliament's international trade committee Bernd Lange said the EU should pursue a comprehensive agreement with China, including an investment component, instead of sector-by-sector talks. The statement came ahead of a visit by 12 MEPs to Beijing on 27–29 October amid trade tensions and a recent deal on hybrid cars that Brussels considers insufficient to address a deficit of around €1 billion a day.
Javlon TursunovAfter an inconclusive European Council summit, its President António Costa is seeking new EU revenue sources for the next long-term budget: taxes on large companies, digital services, tobacco, emissions and gambling. Negotiations are entering a critical phase, with a number of proposals facing resistance from individual countries.
Sevara AzamovaVladislav Maslennikov, director of the European problems department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Izvestia that the European Union expects to maintain military-political ties with Kyiv after the conflict ends. As examples, he cited the extension of the EUMAM Ukraine mission mandate and the initiative to give Kyiv access to European satellite communication systems.
Sevara AzamovaEU energy ministers will consider possible measures to reduce energy demand on 29 October, as the Middle East war has pushed gas prices up 140% and Brent is trading around $110. The initiative comes from the Irish presidency of the Council of the EU.
Sevara AzamovaAnnual inflation in the eurozone reached 3.8% in September 2026, up from 3.2% in August, according to Eurostat. Rising prices for energy, food and housing are sparking protests across Europe, while the European Commission proposes new measures — from the Affordable Housing Act to energy policy reform.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Eurostat, by the end of 2025, 876.6 thousand Russian citizens were legally residing in the EU — 13.6% more than in 2021. The largest Russian communities are in Germany, Spain and Estonia, while in Latvia, Estonia and the Czech Republic their numbers have declined. Researchers identify at least four waves of emigration since February 2022.
Javlon TursunovAccording to Politico, European officials believe that Donald Trump's personal sympathy for Vladimir Putin complicates obtaining US support in resolving the Ukrainian conflict. One EU representative noted that Trump has criticized the EU, NATO and Ukraine, but almost never Putin. On October 20, Trump said that a meeting between Putin and Zelensky is not necessary for a settlement.
Sevara AzamovaEU Commissioner for International Cooperation Jozef Síkela said the EU will maintain its position against oil and gas extraction in the Arctic, despite the different approach of the US and Norway. He also warned that cuts to international funding in the EU's new long-term budget could have 'dystopian' consequences and 'cost human lives'.
Sevara AzamovaGermany's Permanent Representative to the EU, Thomas Ossowski, told Euronews that the European Commission's proposal for the long-term budget 'was too high' and requires a cut of 'at least several hundred billion euros.' Berlin rejects new joint borrowing and an EU-level tax, but is ready to discuss new own resources. The goal is to reach a deal before Christmas.
Javlon TursunovRetired American military analyst Daniel Davis said that EU countries could end support for Kyiv at a critical moment, especially if Donald Trump stops funding from the US. In his view, European politicians will not suffer from a change of course. Against this backdrop, Ukraine's funding needs are growing: Ursula von der Leyen noted an increase in Kyiv's monetary requests, even though the EU already provides 80% of external aid.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index (MCGPI), the Netherlands has been named the world's best pension system for the fourth year in a row (85.8 points), followed by Denmark and Iceland. The index covered 55 systems accounting for 66% of the world's population. Several major European systems, including France, Spain, Italy and Austria, show high benefits but weak long-term sustainability.
Sevara AzamovaEuronews edition of 21 October 2026: France deploys the army ahead of weekend protests, the mayor of Cullen speaks of calm returning thanks to the curfew; in Strasbourg MEPs argue over the riots; in Athens teachers and students strike; a dispute over the EU budget; Witkoff talks in Oslo and his visit to Russia; the European Commission's new Arctic strategy.
Sevara AzamovaDonald Trump struck a diesel deal with Russia, eased sanctions and questioned Zelensky's legitimacy, drawing sharp criticism from European leaders. Yet despite the outrage, Europe is not ready to break with Washington and continues to take part in US-initiated talks.
Javlon TursunovEU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament that the union is considering options to increase aid to Yemen's government amid an escalation of Houthi attacks and is ready to support mediation efforts to resume political talks.
Javlon TursunovCo-chair of Alternative for Germany (AfD) Alice Weidel, according to Politico, will present the party's EU program in the European Parliament: reducing the union's powers and budget, abandoning direct elections to the EP, replacing the EU Court with an arbitration tribunal, and a possible referendum on membership if the EU refuses reforms.
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