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NATO allies fear Ukraine could miss out on vital US missiles

Ukraine has called on US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth to sign off on the delivery of crucial Patriot defence systems used to intercept Russian ballistic missiles. But NATO sources warn the situation is "unpredictable."

29 October 2026

Europe Today

A train wreck: Can Sánchez survive Spain’s latest crisis?

Good morning. It’s Thursday and my name is Angela Skujins. On today’s docket: a deadly train crash rocks Spain, a very fraught EU-Canada summit starts in Montreal, and questions mount over where Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor missiles are. Let’s dive in.

29 October 2026

Europe Today

Israel votes in a pivotal election but no clear winner emerges

Good morning. It’s Wednesday and my name is Angela Skujins. In today’s newsletter: A new yet unclear era of Israeli politics, saying “do widzenia” to a Polish ambassador, and why energy is the chink in Europe’s defence armour. Let’s go.

28 October 2026

Europe Today

A pivotal election in Israel, and Netanyahu’s next test

Good morning. It’s Tuesday, and this is what’s on today’s docket: Election fever spreads to Israel, Zelenskyy bemoans a lack of American Patriot missiles, and the European continent is only getting hotter, according to the EU climate chief. I’m Angela Skujins. Let’s dive in.

27 October 2026

Europe Today

Serbia’s strongman toppled by student-backed movement

Good morning. It’s Angela Skujins holding the newsletter pen for the entire week. On Monday’s agenda: Serbian elections serve as a death knell for long-time leader Aleksandar Vučić and his political party, while French fury continues to manifest through violent protest and a presidential bid.

26 October 2026

Europe Today

A Budapest reset, and a scramble to get Ukraine peace talks on track

Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this Friday edition: Ursula von der Leyen is set to become a headline act at Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration, and Europeans grapple with Trump’s “terrifying” Ukraine approach.

23 October 2026

Europe Today

A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine

Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez.

22 October 2026

Europe Today

Diplomatic damage control in Oslo as Kyiv says US intel restored

Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn, penning this newsletter in the early hours from Brussels. In this edition: The diplomatic push to revive Ukraine peace talks, and how Hungary has surprised diplomats by stalling Kyiv’s accession talks.

21 October 2026

Europe Today

'Everything is destroyed,' Paris pharmacy owner says after protests

France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, adding that the measures introduced in several cities the previous day had "helped keep the night calm".

20 October 2026

Europe Today

Ryanair CEO calls Ursula von der Leyen 'useless'

Ryanair is cutting a million seats from Belgium this winter as Michael O’Leary warns of steep fare rises in 2027 and demands foreign airlines pay their share.

20 October 2026

Europe Today

Pressure mounts on Macron as France reels from unrest

Hello from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn, holding the newsletter pen once again today. In this edition: what the unrest in France means for its embattled president, and the latest from Ukraine amid signs of intensified diplomacy.

20 October 2026

Europe Today

Kyiv has become a 'true frontline city', EU ambassador to Ukraine says

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Katarína Mathernová defended Europe's support for Ukraine and said Kyiv could complete the technical preparations for EU membership by 2030.

19 October 2026

Europe Today

France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence

Hello from Brussels. It’s Monday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: France grapples with the aftermath of a weekend of violence and chaos, and Trump berates Zelenskyy once again.

19 October 2026

Europe Today

Zelenskyy turns to Brussels as US support falters

Good morning from Brussels, where Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will very shortly join the EU’s 27 leaders for talks, as he aims to put Ukraine’s financing and military needs firmly at the top of their priority list. I’m Mared Gwyn. Let’s dive in.

16 October 2026

Europe Today

Ukraine pushes for European alternatives to US air defences, Starlink

As tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen Ukraine is looking to Europe to help secure its long-term defence and technological independence. A senior Ukrainian presidential official told Euronews that concrete plans are already taking shape.

16 October 2026

Europe Today

EU leaders enter crunch talks on energy, China and the budget

Good morning from Brussels, where EU leaders are about to kick off a two-day summit. On their menu today: soaring energy prices, China trade ties and the showdown over the EU’s next long-term budget. Let’s dive in.

15 October 2026

Europe Today

Zelenskyy turns to European allies as Washington wavers

Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: European leaders close ranks with Zelenskyy, drones keep raining on the Black Sea, and an exclusive interview with the Spanish Foreign Minister.

14 October 2026

Europe Today

No respite for Ukraine despite Trump’s energy truce announcement

Good morning from Brussels. It’s Tuesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: Russia hits Ukraine’s energy sites despite Trump’s truce announcement, Europe stands firm behind Kyiv and France braces for fresh protests.

13 October 2026

Europe Today

Oleshky official warns against giving Russia more Ukrainian territory

In a rare glimpse into life under Russian occupation, Tetiana Hasanenko, head of the Oleshky city military administration, told Euronews of spreading hunger and residents risking their lives to find food on the "road of death."

13 October 2026

Europe Today

Trump turns the screws on Kyiv as EU budget talks hit a wall

Good morning. It’s Monday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: Europe braces as Trump turns up the heat on Zelenskyy, and Ireland’s EU budget compromise falls dead on arrival.

12 October 2026