Zelensky Seeks Greater NATO Support as Starlink Restrictions Strain US Ties
Zelensky said nearly 1,000 Russian drones were launched since Wednesday as he urged NATO partners to keep weapons and funding flowing.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels on Thursday for the European Council summit, seeking additional defense funding and sanctions against Russia amid ongoing infrastructure attacks.
- Tensions surround the summit following President Donald Trump's October 11 announcement of a deal allowing Russian diesel imports, which critics labeled a betrayal of Ukraine that undermines international energy sanctions.
- Since Wednesday, October 14, Russian forces launched nearly 1,000 drones, while Starlink service restrictions disrupted Ukrainian drone operations, leaving at least 600,000 citizens without electricity following fresh energy infrastructure strikes.
- Reacting to the strikes, Zelensky told The Financial Times that Ukraine has lifted its self-imposed pause on striking Russian energy targets, stating, "The block is out. We're done."
- European Parliament president Roberta Metsola emphasized on Thursday that "it is especially important now to act together to protect lives," as EU leaders navigate internal disputes regarding support for Kyiv.
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Zelensky Seeks Greater NATO Support as Starlink Restrictions Strain US Ties
Zelensky began his visit to Brussels by meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, after which he is scheduled to meet with France’s president, and the prime ministers of Poland, Denmark, and Belgium.
Zelensky urges unity, more money for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia ahead of key summit with EU leaders
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Brussels with two main requests for his meeting with EU leaders on Friday: more funds for Kyiv for defence and more sanctions against Russia.
Greenie's tour continues in Europe, in which he broke down immediately after Trump's threats to shut down Ukraine from intelligence and shut down the PURL program. From London, "late" went to Brussels. After meeting with the British premiere and king, who received some guarantees, Zelensky left London and
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski arrived in Brussels on Thursday for a series of meetings with NATO leaders and the European Union, in which he will call for increased pressure on Russia and strengthening military support for Ukraine. Discussions take place in the context of the European States seeking new solutions for financing Kiev in 2027, and negotiations on the use of frozen Russian assets remain deadlocked, reports AFP and Agerpres.
The Ukrainian President is in Belgium where a summit of the 27 leaders of the EU is taking place. He has demanded "honesty" from his allies, against the background of renewed tension with the Americans.
'All of us in Europe want this war to end. And for that to happen, strong signals are needed,' says Ukrainian president
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