Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get immediate help to bolster Kyiv’s war effort and discuss longer-term security guarantees. The talks took place with Ukraine on the defensive on the battlefield and uncertainty hanging over future US support, as President-elect Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the war.
Estonian defence minister insists on accountability for Ukraine’s loans
Iris East
Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur emphasised the need for accountability in the EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine, amidst an investigation into graft allegations involving
US Congress passes key funding bill to avert government shutdown
Linda Park
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe prepares for key economic discussions.
Focus on energy policies and digital regulations dominates the agenda.