The EU’s stance shows lasting support for Ukraine, even as Trump wavers between pressure and outreach to Putin. Europe is drafting a 12-point peace plan with Kyiv to keep Trump engaged while insisting on no concessions, justice, and reparations. 3/
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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US allows Ukraine to use UK, French missiles hitting Russia
Washington let Ukraine use UK and French long-range missiles again, one hit Russia’s Bryansk plant. Analysts say Europe’s resolve and Putin’s aggression pushed Trump to act tougher, though doubts remain. 4X
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Trump’s sanctions on Lukoil, Rosneft and EU measures boost Kyiv
Trump’s sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft, with new EU measures and a 2-year funding pledge, increased pressure on Moscow and strengthened Kyiv. An EU plan to use €140 bln in frozen Russian assets is stalled over Belgian concerns but could return at the December summit. 2/
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Europe’s persistence pays off as EU finances Ukraine €150B and expands sanctions
Europe’s persistence in backing Ukraine is paying off. NYT: The EU will finance Ukraine’s military and financial needs for 2 years, worth over €150 bln, and expand restrictions on Russian oil, LNG, and 117 shadow fleet tankers. 1/
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KSE Institute sanctions work new stage including US Lukoil and Rosneft restrictions
This marks a new stage in the work led by Nataliia Shapoval and her team at KSE Institute since 2022. KSE Institute helped design and advocate key sanctions, including the recent U.S. restrictions on Lukoil and Rosneft — measures that might not exist without their efforts. 2/
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Denmark grants $3M to launch sanctions hub against Russia
More sanctions for Russia. The government of Denmark grants $3M to launch KSE Center for Geoeconomics and Resilience, with the Sanctions Hub as its key pillar — focused on shaping global sanctions policy against Russia. 1/
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Lithuanian President proposes border closure with Belarus, transit restrictions to Kaliningrad
Lithuanian President proposes to close the border with Belarus for a long time and restrict transit to Kaliningrad https://ift.tt/241I5d7 #liga #news
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Army chief of staff ready to deploy forces for Ukraine in 2026
The Army Chief of Staff says he is ready to deploy forces for Ukraine in 2026.
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General Pierre Schill ready to send troops to Ukraine in 2026
France’s Chief of Staff of the Army says he is ready to send troops to Ukraine in 2026, BFMTV.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 26 octobre 2025
Pierre Schill: We will be ready to deploy forces as part of security guarantees, if necessary for the benefit of Ukraine. 1/ pic.twitter.com/Vvh6mMEWiAFrance’s Chief of Staff of the Army says he is ready to send troops to Ukraine in 2026, BFMTV. Pierre Schill: We will be ready to deploy forces as part of security guarantees, if necessary for the benefit of Ukraine. 1/
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Around 200 occupiers in Pokrovsk, AFU holding back advance to center
Around 200 occupiers have infiltrated Pokrovsk, AFU are not allowing them to advance to the center, stated the General Staff https://ift.tt/sO43w2d #liga #news
