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Live: Zelensky asks EU leaders for extra 70 billion euros in support

Published October 15, 2026 9:50 pm • Updated October 16, 2026 11:27 am •
Live: Zelensky asks EU leaders for extra 70 billion euros in support
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked EU leaders at a summit in Brussels Friday to provide Kyiv with an extra 70 billion euros in funding next year to help it continue its fight against Russia. Earlier, Zelensky said Ukraine depends on US satellite intelligence service Starlink to intercept jet-powered Russian drones after Kyiv reported disruptions to the satellite system this week. Follow our liveblog for the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked EU leaders at a summit in Brussels Friday to provide Kyiv with an extra 70 billion euros in funding next year to help it continue its fight against Russia. Earlier, Zelensky said Ukraine depends on US satellite intelligence service Starlink to intercept jet-powered Russian drones after Kyiv reported disruptions to the satellite system this week. Follow our liveblog for the…

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