The Latest Breaking News from Kyiv

EU’s support to Ukraine matters more than ever, von der Leyen says, as US relationship sours – as it happened

European commission president says ‘no one wants more peace than the people of Ukraine, and it is our duty to support them’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 16

Zelenskyy Seeks Defence Support From European Leaders Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks on Kyiv Infrastructure

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking additional air-defence systems, F-16 jets and ammunition from European partners as Russian attacks continue to threaten Ukraine's cities and energy infrastructure.

International Business Times UK · Oct 16

Throttling Starlink puts added strain on US-Ukraine relations

Overnight on October 13-14, Russia launched 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones at Kyiv and Kharkiv in one of its heaviest bombardments for some time. We already knew that Russia’s new-generation jet-powered drones pose a significant threat to Ukraine’s air defences. They are simply too fast to intercept…

The Conversation · Oct 16

No Warning, Twice: Ukraine Blames Washington for Russia's Kyiv Missile Strikes

Ukraine accuses the US of withholding missile warnings and restricting Starlink as Russia strikes Kyiv twice in 48 hours without advance alert.

Latin Times · Oct 15

Zelensky rallies European allies as US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands to stop. Tensions between Kyiv and Washington have escalated in recent days over sanctions, energy infrastructure attacks and restrictions on satellite communications.

France 24 · Oct 15

Streeting ‘reassured’ by Hegseth that Ukraine’s access to Starlink restored

The Defence Secretary told his US counterpart the UK’s role was to ‘bring harmony’ amid strained US-Ukraine relations.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Streeting ‘reassured’ by US defence secretary Hegseth that Ukraine’s access to Starlink restored

Growing anxieties over Washington's ongoing dedication to Kyiv come after the Starlink disruption and Mr Trump’s decision to relax sanctions concerning Russian diesel

The Independent UK · Oct 15

‘We’re done’, says Zelenskyy as Kyiv hits Moscow refinery

Ukraine has returned to attacking Russian oil refineries after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that patience had worn thin. The ceasefire on energy targets, which was supported by Donald Trump, is effectively over due to Russia's continued attacks. Six Russian Su-34M military aircraft have been damaged in a Ukrainian strike. Meanwhile,…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Zelenskyy poised to visit Budapest next week as Ukraine and Hungary move towards diplomatic reset

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's deputy chief of staff confirmed that the Ukrainian leader has been invited to Budapest on 23 October, as Zelenskyy and Magyar are set for their first formal bilateral meeting in Brussels.

Euronews · Oct 15

Russia Eyes Bigger U.S. Economic Ties After the Birthday-Call Diesel Deal

Russia's Kremlin envoy says the Trump-Putin diesel deal is just the start—with wider energy and investment ties firmly in Moscow's sights.

Latin Times · Oct 15