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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian forces targeted Ukraine’s energy sector over the weekend, striking four regions. The assaults on residential buildings resulted in two fatalities and left 12 individuals injured, highlighting ongoing violence in the conflict.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defended his government’s migration policy at the European Council summit, countering criticism from Czech, Danish, and Austrian leaders. He asserted Spain effectively manages irregular immigration, highlighting successful interceptions and returns, while rejecting claims of facilitating secondary migrant movements within the EU.
MEP Rihard Kols has condemned US President Donald Trump’s deal to lift restrictions on Russian diesel, labelling it a “very bad signal.” Over 100 MEPs urge the EU to uphold support for Ukraine and impose an outright ban on Russian oil and gas imports.
A Russian ballistic missile hit Kyiv’s CHP-4 power plant, prompting President Zelensky to criticise Western allies for not providing advance warning. This strike occurred despite former President Trump’s assertion that an energy ceasefire was in effect.
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on Monday night, with no advance air-raid warning provided to residents. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasised the critical need for timely intelligence to save civilian lives, amid speculation regarding potential US intelligence-sharing cuts, which both Ukrainian and European officials have disputed.
Ukraine’s parliament approved a law enhancing minority rights, aimed at improving relations with Hungary and facilitating EU accession talks. The legislation, endorsed by 266 deputies, strengthens protections for minority languages, particularly benefiting the 100,000 ethnic Hungarians in Transcarpathia. Diplomats anticipate further progress in negotiations with Hungary.
EU SANCTIONS UPDATE
The European Union has adopted new sanctions against Russia this morning.
This action underscores ongoing geopolitical tensions in Europe.
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann has secured 66.17% in the primary for the French social-democratic camp, decisively defeating Olivier Faure and Ségolène Royal. Turnout reached 86%, despite delays caused by a cyberattack. Glucksmann aims to unite the left for future presidential elections.
On 11 October, the Russian army struck two residential blocks in Sloviansk, Donetsk, injuring four people, as confirmed by Mayor Vadym Liakh. Simultaneously, a Russian drone attack on an ambulance in Sumy injured medical personnel, while emergency power cuts were enforced across several Ukrainian regions due to ongoing energy sector issues.
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