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Zelensky visits London: Burnham balances support for Kyiv with relations with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London took place after Donald Trump's sharp change of course, in which he lifted sanctions on Russian diesel products and called for Zelensky's replacement. Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised Ukraine 'further and faster' assistance, to speed up missile deliveries, and declared Britain's role as a 'bridge' between Kyiv and Washington, while avoiding criticism of Trump.

15 Oct 2026 · 10:033 min read

Russia strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv energy infrastructure after Trump's announced 'energy truce'

On the night of October 14, Russia attacked Kyiv, Kyiv region and Kharkiv region: according to Ukrainian authorities, four people were killed, more than 25 were injured, and at least 600,000 people were left without electricity. This came after US President Donald Trump announced a reached 'energy truce.' Russia has not confirmed its participation in the truce, and Ukraine said it had not attacked Russian energy facilities for two days.

15 Oct 2026 · 09:084 min read

Nighttime strike on Kyiv: missiles and drones kill three people, CHP-4 damaged

A series of Russian missiles and drones overnight on October 14, 2026 struck residential buildings and energy infrastructure in Kyiv. At least three people were killed and 22 injured. In the Desnianskyi district, a strike on a nine-story building claimed two lives, and one more in the Holosiivskyi district. Zelensky confirmed a ballistic missile hit CHP-4. More than 600,000 people across Ukraine were left without electricity.

15 Oct 2026 · 08:011 min read

Merz addressed the Bundestag ahead of the EU summit: reforms, intergenerational justice and support for Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a programmatic speech in the Bundestag ahead of the EU summit, warning of a growing gap of justice between generations and calling for reforms of the social systems. He rejected accusations that aid to Ukraine comes at the expense of social spending, and accused the extreme flanks of stoking chaos. Meanwhile, in Hamburg the trial began of Ukrainian Serhii K., accused of sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, and inflation in Germany rose to 3.3%.

15 Oct 2026 · 08:015 min read

Rocket hits nine-story building in Kyiv: 16 injured, strikes on energy infrastructure amid declared truce

A rocket hit a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Desnianskyi district, with fire engulfing the lower eight floors; 16 people were hospitalized, four in serious condition. Zelensky said the target was one of the main energy facilities — CHPP-4 — and that partners did not warn about the launch of Russian ballistic missiles. Trump rejected reports that intelligence sharing had been halted.

15 Oct 2026 · 07:542 min read

12 US senators urged Trump to cancel the Russian diesel deal, calling it 'a gift to Putin'

A group of 12 American senators led by Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to President Trump on October 13 demanding the cancellation of an agreement on supplies of Russian diesel fuel to the US, concluded after a conversation with Putin on October 9. In their view, lifting sanctions will strengthen Russia's military economy. Copies of the letter were sent to Secretary of State Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessent.

15 Oct 2026 · 07:522 min read

SIPRI: Ukraine became the largest recipient of weapons in 2021–2025, Saudi Arabia — third in imports

According to SIPRI, in 2021–2025 Ukraine became the world's largest recipient of weapons of major types, receiving supplies from the USA, Germany, Poland and other countries. Saudi Arabia ranked third in imports, with 77% of its purchases coming from the USA. The publication Naked Science, drawing on the institute's data, described two approaches to arms exports: diversified, as with the USA, and oriented toward a single main recipient.

14 Oct 2026 · 23:522 min read

Russia strikes Kharkiv and Kyiv: at least five killed

On the night of October 13, Russia attacked Kharkiv, where three people were killed and 11 injured, and on the evening of October 12 it attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, where two people were killed. Rescue operations are ongoing; the reasons for the delayed air-raid alert about the missile strike on Kyiv are being investigated.

14 Oct 2026 · 23:512 min read

The Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt demanded an end to aid to Ukraine

The Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt adopted, by majority vote, a joint resolution by the AfD and BSW demanding an end to military and financial aid to Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia. The resolution was supported by 44 of 83 deputies; the CDU, SPD, Greens, and Left Party voted against. Minister-President Sven Schulze called it a political show, and Ukraine's ambassador called it "the height of absurdity." The decision is largely symbolic, as these matters fall within the competence of the federal government and the EU.

14 Oct 2026 · 20:291 min read

EU Summit in Brussels: Energy Prices, Budget Dispute and a Unified Position on Ukraine

EU leaders gathered for a two-day summit in Brussels. The agenda includes gas prices at their highest since the winter of 2022, a dispute over cutting the seven-year budget by €141 billion, trade relations with China, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky will join the leaders on Friday; the draft of the final statements includes regret over Trump's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

14 Oct 2026 · 20:294 min read

Rutte urged NATO allies to strengthen Ukraine's air defense amid tensions between Kyiv and Washington

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, at a press conference in Tallinn, called on alliance members to step up military aid to Ukraine, primarily air defense systems, as Russia attacks Kyiv daily with hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles. More than 600,000 people in Ukraine were left without electricity after the strikes. Rutte's meeting with Zelensky in Brussels will take place amid tensions between the US and Ukraine over strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure and Trump's threat to limit intelligence sharing.

14 Oct 2026 · 20:222 min read

The EU sees no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine

EU officials say they have seen no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, while examining reports of a slowdown in Starlink's operation. The EC highlighted the Govsatcom system and negotiations to connect Ukraine to it, with commercial satellite capacities to cover needs until 2029, when the Iris-2 constellation of over 300 satellites becomes operational. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said the information remains fragmented, while Trump stated intelligence sharing had not been halted.

14 Oct 2026 · 20:213 min read

The British Prime Minister said he would 'try to restore relations' between Ukraine and the US

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, responding to a question from Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey about the US-Russia diesel fuel deal, declined to assess Donald Trump's actions, saying he wanted to be careful in creating conditions for reuniting people. Burnham said he would try to mend relations between the US and Ukraine. He also added that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, currently on an official visit to London, will not leave the UK empty-handed, and that additional military and financial support for Ukraine will be organized soon.

14 Oct 2026 · 20:211 min read

Russia strikes Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14; four killed, at least 600,000 left without electricity

Russia struck Kyiv and Ukraine's energy infrastructure overnight on October 14. Four people were killed in the capital and more than 25 were injured. At least 600,000 people were left without electricity. Three days before the attack, US President Donald Trump announced an "energy truce" between the sides. Kyiv said it was ready to observe it reciprocally; Moscow did not confirm its participation. Russia's Ministry of Defense said it carried out a massive strike on the communications and energy infrastructure of Kyiv, the Kyiv region and the Kharkiv region.

14 Oct 2026 · 20:211 min read

Former US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg advises Kyiv to burn Russian oil refineries. In an interview with DW, he also said he disagrees that Trump betrayed Ukraine by making a deal with Putin.

Former US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg advises Kyiv to strike Russian oil refineries. In an interview with DW, he also stated that he disagrees with the claim that Trump betrayed Ukraine by concluding a deal with Putin.

14 Oct 2026 · 19:281 min read

Nord Stream trial: defense of Ukrainian Serhii K. demanded the case be dismissed

The first day of the Nord Stream sabotage trial in Hamburg ended early. The defense of Ukrainian Serhii K. demanded the case be dismissed, rejecting the war crime charge and his extradition from Italy. His lawyer said K. will not testify, citing his former commander's statement that he served in a secret unit and cannot disclose details even in court.

14 Oct 2026 · 19:281 min read

Trump's energy truce has not stopped strikes on Ukraine; EU keeps sanctions, NATO unveils new strategy

The energy truce announced by Donald Trump has not taken effect: Russia continues striking Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Kyiv learned of the deal from the media. Europe pledged to continue sanctions pressure, adding 1,600 individuals and companies to the list. NATO presented the Theory of Victory strategy, while France braces for new protests.

14 Oct 2026 · 10:544 min read

Hungary lifts veto: EU opens two more negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession; Zelensky–Magyar meeting possible

The EU Council agreed to open two additional clusters of Ukraine's accession negotiations after Budapest lifted its veto amid an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority. Four of six clusters have now been opened. Euronews sources say diplomats are working on the first meeting between Zelensky and Magyar on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, but it has not yet been officially confirmed.

13 Oct 2026 · 22:593 min read