Russian strikes hit Ukraine energy infrastructure as cross-border attacks intensify
Russian strikes damaged energy infrastructure in four regions of Ukraine overnight, leaving hundreds of thousands of households without electricity, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The attacks came as the war saw another exchange of strikes on energy and industrial targets, with Russia also opening a terrorism case over a drone attack in its Nizhny Novgorod region. The latest developments underline how both sides continue to target infrastructure with military and civilian significance.Zelenskyy said the intensity of the attacks was very high and accused Russia of trying to exploit shortages of ballistic missile interceptors. He said the strikes hit power infrastructure... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Nov 2026 11:59 LONDON
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EU fast-tracks Ukraine support funding amid financial crunch
The European Union plans to accelerate disbursement of its €90 billion support loan to Ukraine as the country faces a growing financial crunch. Brussels now intends to concentrate the second €45 billion envelope in the first half of 2027, rather than letting the assistance run later into the year. The move is meant to prevent a funding gap that officials say could have serious consequences for Ukraine's budget and military needs.According to the European Commission's strategy published on Friday, the second tranche will be split into €31.7 billion for military support and €13.3 billion for budget support. The military portion... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 30 Oct 2026 16:29 LONDON
NATO allies fear delay in US Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine amid midterm pressure
NATO allies are increasingly pessimistic that Ukraine will receive additional US-made Patriot interceptor missiles before next week's US midterm elections. The concern centres on whether the systems will be approved and released in time, or whether the decision will be pushed back. The uncertainty comes as Ukraine says its air defences are under severe strain from repeated Russian attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said the country is still waiting for approval from US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth for more interceptors. NATO sources described the situation as unpredictable, saying allies do not know whether the missiles will be released or when... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Oct 2026 14:04 LONDON
Kremlin says Europeans will be excluded from next Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
The Kremlin has said European countries will not be included in the next round of talks on Ukraine planned for Abu Dhabi. The comments come as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv wants Europe involved in the process and that trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are expected between November 6 and November 10 in the United Arab Emirates. The competing accounts underline continuing disagreement over who should take part in efforts to shape the next phase of diplomacy.According to a Kremlin foreign policy aide, the issue of European participation was not discussed during a 90-minute phone call... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 17:00 LONDON
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Ukraine says underground pipeline assault near Kupiansk hit Russian forces
Ukrainian forces have carried out an unusual assault near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, using underground gas pipelines to move behind Russian positions. The operation, described by Ukrainian officials as Operation Veles, combined movement through the pipeline network with attacks above ground and drone strikes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the mission had already produced significant results on the battlefield.According to the supplied report, Ukrainian troops travelled more than 15 kilometres through underground pipelines beneath the front line. Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that more than 100 Russian troops had been eliminated and more than 30 captured. He made the comments after... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 28 Oct 2026 06:00 LONDON
