Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The US president says he would prioritise nuclear disarmament at a meeting with Russia and China, while criticising Ukraine’s handling of the war.

Trump paused the sanctions package two days before its implementation deadline as Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Zelenskyy meets EU chiefs in Brussels to discuss financial support as Ukraine faces a wartime budget crisis and uncertainty over US intelligence sharing.

Trump called Zelenskyy difficult to negotiate with as Kyiv withdrew support for a proposed energy ceasefire, citing continued Russian attacks.

Russia stated that its air defences downed four Ukrainian Flamingo missiles and 69 drones attacking a refinery.

Zelenskyy criticises US fuel agreement with Moscow and accuses Russia of violating Trump’s proposed energy ceasefire as attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure continue.

The meeting takes place as ​Britain looks to reaffirm its support for Ukraine, ‌including with the promise of a new package of surface-to-air missiles.

Kyiv said that Russian strikes continued even after Donald Trump announced an energy truce on October 11.

The US president said that both sides have agreed to an immediate halt in attacks on energy infrastructure, while Zelenskyy said that he will hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.

“This is the kind of ‘gift’ Putin gave himself for his birthday,” Zelenskyy said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 11 crew members were rescued, including one who was injured.

The package includes military and energy assistance as Russia steps up attacks across Ukraine and Kyiv seeks stronger air-defence capabilities ahead of winter.

Both sides said they targeted military and strategic infrastructure, while Ukraine also reported casualties and damage from Russian aerial attacks.