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Ukraine holds its breath as humanitarian operation begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky

After years of Russian occupation, civilians in Oleshky face a rare chance to receive humanitarian aid or escape the town, but serious concerns remain over whether those seeking evacuation will be allowed to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.

30 October 2026

Cameroon

Cameroonian families call for repatriation of relatives from Ukraine

Lured by the promise of employment in Russia, young Cameroonian men have instead found themselves thrust onto the front lines in Ukraine.

30 October 2026

Europe Today

Oleshky ceasefire won't bring wider truce with Russia, Yatsenyuk said

The first humanitarian operation in years in Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky offers a fragile glimmer of hope for civilians trapped by war, but raises grave concerns over Moscow's true intentions and the fate of those seeking evacuation to Ukrainian-controlled territory.

30 October 2026

Europe News

Drone attack reported at Russia's Novokuibyshevsk oil refinery

According to Rosneft, the Novokuibyshevsk refinery can process around 8.8 million tonnes of crude oil per year and is involved in the production of jet fuel.

30 October 2026

EU News

Brussels hopes its defence loans may help plug Ukraine’s budget hole

The European Commission has reopened €21.3bn in unspent SAFE defence loans, urging EU governments to use them for joint projects with Ukraine, which faces a €70bn budget gap. Brussels cannot force them, but hopes the joint procurement rules will steer some of the money to Kyiv.

29 October 2026

Europe Today

Ex-US Ambassador to NATO: Trump fears midterm defeat

The former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker told Euronews that the reason the US is delaying the delivery of Patriot missiles to Ukraine is because it may resume its war against Iran after the midterm elections.

29 October 2026

EU News

Nord Stream won't reopen after the war, Brussels tells US and Russia

Brussels insists Nord Stream will remain shut after the war in Ukraine ends, countering a joint push by the US and Russia to restart the pipeline.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Evacuation or forced deportation: what will happen to Oleshky

A temporary ceasefire opened the way for aid and civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky. But reports that residents could be transported through Russia or Moscow-occupied Crimea have raised concerns over whether they will be able to reach Ukrainian-controlled territory.

28 October 2026

EU News

After months dithering, Europe shows it's ready for talks with Russia

As Trump sides with Putin, Europeans are increasingly ready to engage in direct talks with Russia, something they have so far refused to do.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Inside Ukraine's extraordinary underground pipeline operation

Turning a tactic previously used by Russian troops against them, Ukrainian forces infiltrated enemy positions near Kupiansk in a carefully planned operation that inflicted significant losses and strengthened Kyiv's position in the area.

28 October 2026

Europe News

Putin call pits Finland and Norway against Denmark and Sweden

Nordic unity broke on Tuesday after the leaders of Finland and Norway held a 90-minute phone call with Vladimir Putin. The Danish and Swedish prime ministers publicly cast doubt on the diplomatic overture.

27 October 2026

EU News

Finnish and Norwegian leaders call Putin, urge restart of peace talks

The leaders of Finland and Norway held a phone call with Vladimir Putin to restart the peace process. The overture comes as Brussels prepares for face-to-face contacts with the Russian side.

27 October 2026

EU News

Ukraine improves drone interception rates despite Starlink disruptions

Ukraine made significant progress in countering Russia's jet-powered drones, with some air defence units reporting interception rates around 80%. But recent restrictions on US satellite services exposed Kyiv's reliance on US technology as it races to develop cheaper, more effective interceptors.

27 October 2026

EU News

Ukraine's €70 billion shortfall could make or break the next EU budget

Brussels faces a highly charged mix as the fight over the next EU budget overlaps with the efforts to plug Ukraine's €70 billion gap.

27 October 2026

Ukraine

Ceasefire begins in Russian-occupied Oleshky as strikes hit Kyiv

Announcing last Friday that she had brokered the ceasefire, Melania Trump said civilian officials from both Russia and Ukraine would visit residents in their homes and "determine the level of assistance they require".

27 October 2026

Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls out monthlong wait for Hegseth to sign off on Patriots

Kyiv has repeatedly pressed the need for more interceptors to be delivered to its forces as Ukraine continues to defend against deadly Russian missile attacks and jet-powered drone strikes.

26 October 2026