The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

Nato defence ministers gather to discuss support for Ukraine, spy balloons

The possible supply of fighter jets to Kyiv is expected to be mulled at the Brussels meeting.

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Ukraine talks further aid with U.S. as training on modern tanks starts

Ukraine's top general and the top U.S. Army commander in Europe discussed further military aid for Kyiv on Monday as allies began training Ukrainian troops on the Leopard 2 and other modern battle tanks that are to boost the country's defence.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

'Speed will save lives' in Ukraine warning as Vladimir Putin launches new onslaught

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg will tell a crunch gathering in Brussels tomorrow that Russian president Vladimir Putin is prepared to take heavy losses in a new assault on Ukraine.

Daily Mirror · Feb 13, 2023

Zelensky on tour: Is Europe ready for the next phase of Ukraine war?

It’s not a thank-you tour – not with Russia back on the offensive. After London and Paris, Ukraine's president was in Brussels to rally support. Making the case for more weapons, he pitched the war as one of values. We ask about the timing: his second trip abroad since Russia’s…

France 24 · Feb 9, 2023

Pressure mounts on Rishi Sunak to send jets to Ukraine as EU leaders 'ready'

The Ukrainian president pleaded with Rishi Sunak to urgently send fighter jets during a surprise visit to the UK yesterday. Volodymyr Zelensk visited Brussels today where he appealed to EU leaders to provide aircraft

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

The Guardian view on arms for Ukraine: a battlefield race against time

Editorial: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit to London, Paris and Brussels is not only about fighter jets. It is about arming his country to resist Russian offensives

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023

President Zelensky arrives at the EU Summit with Emmanuel Macron

Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron travelled together to Brussels to take part in an EU summit.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023

Zelensky tells EU summit Ukraine needs more weapons, more quickly

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky was given a hero's welcome by EU heads of state at a summit in Brussels on Thursday as he lobbied the regional bloc to speed the delivery of modern weapons to halt a Russian offensive.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2023

Zelenskiy aide edits own post, says fighter jets for Ukraine 'may be resolved'

A senior aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy edited his own social media post on Thursday to say the question of fighter jets for Ukraine may be resolved, after earlier writing that it had already been resolved.

Reuters · Feb 9, 2023

Zelensky attends EU summit to press for more weapons, fighter jets

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky told the European Parliament on Thursday that his country's troops fighting Russian forces "are defending you", as he urged more EU military support.to help Ukraine in its war against Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 9, 2023