As U.S. President Donald Trump hints at freezing the Ukraine-Russia war along current lines—potentially ceding 78% of Donbas—EU leaders are intensifying support with funds, weapons, and sanctions to bolster Kyiv. At a Brussels summit, plans include a €140 billion "reparations loan" from frozen Russian assets, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that land concessions signal weakness, risking Baltic security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes for long-range Tomahawk missiles after a fruitless Trump meeting. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot advocates a 19th sanctions package targeting Russia's energy sector, including Rosneft and Gazprom. With Trump and Putin planning a Budapest summit, the EU insists Zelenskyy be included to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty.
first published: Oct 22, 2025 08:43 am
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