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Analyst Davis: European leaders could turn away from Zelensky at any moment

Retired 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.

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Cypriot journalist Khristoforou suggested that Zelensky is preparing explanations in advance in case he leaves office

Cypriot commentator Alex Khristoforou expressed the view that Volodymyr Zelensky is forming in advance a version of events that shifts responsibility for possible failures onto Donald Trump and the US. According to him, Zelensky took painfully the agreements between Moscow and Washington on diesel fuel. This is the journalist's own version, not a confirmed fact.

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Rubio rejects accusations of Patriot delivery delays to Ukraine, Zelensky speaks of missile shortage

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims that American arms deliveries to Ukraine were slowed after The Washington Post reported delays with Patriot missiles. The Pentagon said policy has not changed. Zelensky said Ukraine has nearly exhausted its interceptor stockpiles and receives only 12 missiles per month. According to WSJ, Elon Musk limited the speed of the military version of Starlink for Ukrainian drones.

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Hegset said the US did not change Kyiv's access conditions to Starshield and issued no orders on restrictions

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth denied reports of a change in US policy toward Ukraine, including a delay in transferring Patriot interceptors and restrictions on Starshield satellite communications. He emphasized that the terms of service are observed by Starlink, which itself makes decisions within them. Earlier, Zelensky said Starlink could be restored within 48 hours after talks with Rubio.

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WSJ: Elon Musk ordered Starlink speeds restricted for the Ukrainian army

According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk restricted the speed of the military version of Starlink (Starshield), causing panic in Kyiv and confusion in the Trump administration. Some Ukrainian drones became practically inoperable. Sources disagree: some claim Musk acted on his own, others say he consulted Trump. Musk and Trump deny personal responsibility.

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Poland says it cannot supply Ukraine with Patriot missiles

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski told the PAP agency that the country does not have the resources to transfer Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whereas other NATO members do. He also noted the worsening shortage of interceptors after the US and Israeli attack on Iran, voiced support for Trump's efforts to end the war, but called for pressure on the aggressor rather than the victim, and commented on the possible return of the United Kingdom to the EU.

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Zelensky in Oslo: Ukraine is not losing the war, but is losing people and time

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference in Oslo, together with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, stated that Ukraine is not losing the war, but is losing people and time due to Russian attacks. He confirmed readiness for negotiations, spoke about a meeting with US envoy Steve Witkoff and about plans for a possible trilateral meeting of leaders.

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Zelensky in Oslo discussed with Trump's envoys the restoration of intelligence sharing and a path to settlement

Volodymyr Zelensky held meetings in Oslo with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as a conversation with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The parties called the talks productive; Kyiv thanked the US for the resumption of early warning about Russian strikes. Starshield, the delay in Patriot missile deliveries, and a possible Witkoff meeting with Putin in St. Petersburg were discussed.

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Trump said the EU is tired of funding Ukraine and urged Zelensky to conclude a peace deal

On October 20, 2026, Donald Trump in the White House Oval Office said the European Union is 'tired of spending' money on Ukraine, and that the US and Europe 'have received nothing in return.' He urged Volodymyr Zelensky to seek an agreement to end the war, adding that Putin and Zelensky 'find it hard to be in the same room,' but an in-person meeting to sign a deal is not mandatory. Trump also said he had discussed with Putin the release of 73-year-old American Stephen Hubbard and asked journalists to 'remember the question'

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