Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received the draft peace plan from the US and plans to discuss it with Donald Trump, his office has confirmed. "The parties agreed to work on the plan's provisions in a way that would bring about a just end to the war."

Russia is paying "lip service" to Donald Trump by engaging in a new peace plan without making actual concessions to end the war, Kaja Kallas has warned. "The EU has a very clear two-point plan: first, weaken Russia; second, support Ukraine."

Not so fast: the EU demands a seat at the table after it emerged the US and Russia have bilaterally drafted a new plan to end the war in Ukraine. Story this morning with @maredgwyn.bsky.social.

Kaja Kallas confirms Europeans were not involved in the drafting of the US-Russia plan. "Of course, for any plan to work, you need Ukrainians and Europeans on board. This is very clear," she says. "Putin could end this war immediately if he'd just stop bombing civilians." #FAC

"Nothing but a disgrace." Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard criticises EU countries for spending more money on Russian energy than on support for Ukraine. She shows this table to make her point.

For those reacting in shock to the news, it’s important to remember that both Ukraine and Europe have seen this story before: Steve Witkoff meets with the Russians and comes back with proposals that are essentially copy-pasted from the Kremlin and unacceptable to Kyiv.

More details emerge about the alleged “peace plan” between the US and Russia: - Russia will get the entire Donbas - US will legally recognise Donbas - Ukraine won’t be asked to recognise - US will offer security guarantee to Ukraine (unclear what) - Ukraine’s army will have limitations

🚨 Big news: the Netherlands suspends its intervention into Nexperia following “constructive dialogue” with China. Statement by the Economy Minister.

American officials have begun briefing Ukrainians and Europeans about a 28-point plan to end Russia's war, according to @axios.com. The plan has been drafted bilaterally between the US and Russia, which says a lot about the alleged plan.

Polish PM Donald Tusk: “As a result of the investigation, we now know it was the Russian Secret Services that commissioned the blast of the Polish railway and recruited two Ukrainians to do it. We also know the identities of the perpetrators who immediately fled Poland for Belarus.”

🚨 Just in: Paschal Donohoe, the president of the Eurogroup, intends to resign from the Irish cabinet and take up a position at the World Bank. Any candidates to replace him?

Staggering numbers, costly borrowing, forever guarantees, secret assets, treaty withdrawals, knock-on effects, reputational damage... I unpack Ursula von der Leyen's long-awaited options paper to support Ukraine. Hint: it's a lot.

Breaking down Ukraine's needs: Macro-financial 2026: €20.1 billion 2027: €32.2 billion 2026-2027: €52.3 billion Military 2026: €51.6 billion 2027: €31.8 billion 2026-2027: €83.4 billion Total 2026: €71.1 billion 2027: €64 billion 2026-2027: €135.7 billion

"The options presented in this note are stark, both in their design and in their implications. Clearly, there are no easy options," von der Leyen warns. "Europe cannot afford paralysis, either by hesitation or by the search for perfect or simple solutions which do not exist."

🚨Habemus options paper. Ursula von der Leyen has urged EU countries to find a quick solution on how to finance Ukraine's military and financial needs for 2026 and 2027, worth a staggering €135.7 billion. "Europe cannot afford paralysis," she warns. Full story.

How do Japanese people feel about the possibility of responding militarily to a Chinese attack on Taiwan? 48.8% are in favour 44.2% are against According to a new poll by the Kyodo news agency following the remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that triggered a diplomatic spat with China.

This week has confirmed an irreversible trend: the European People's Party (EPP) has created a right-wing majority in the Parliament and is willing to mobilise it whenever the centre becomes an obstacle. Our long read.

Commissioner Maros Sefcovic says the Nexperia saga "very much underlines the lessons we've learned over the past years, and it doesn't concern only China." "Today, everything can be weaponised," he told @shonamurray.bsky.social in an interview.

Ursula von der Leyen is meeting today with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. On the table: the reparations loan.

The Trump administration is preparing broad exemptions to some reciprocal tariffs in an effort to ease elevated food prices that have provoked anxiety for American consumers, @nytimes.com reports.

Pressure is mounting on Belgium to lift its reservations and endorse the €140 billion reparations loan for Ukraine, which the vast majority of countries favour. But technical talks between Belgium and the European Commission are stalled. Story with @shonamurray.bsky.social.

Will Norway guarantee the reparations loan for Ukraine? Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg says it's "too early" to have a position on a scheme "we haven't seen". "The EU is not planning to ask any country from outside the European Union to be part of that lending scheme."

The money left in the G7 loan could become critical next year to meet Ukraine's financial needs while the EU finalises its work on the reparations loan, which remains blocked by Belgium. The European Commission hopes to start payments under the reparations loan in the second quarter of 2026.

The EU has provided Ukraine with €4.1 billion in assistance, the final tranche of the special G7 loan agreed last year. In total, the EU has contributed €18.1 billion. Other G7 partners have paid out €12.8 billion so far, meaning there are about €15 billion left in the loan.

Belgians have complained about the Commission's insistence on the reparations loans, which von der Leyen's speech does nothing to dispel. So is it really three options? Or just one?

Who needs an options paper when you have an options speech? Ursula von der Leyen lays out the alternatives to the €140 billion reparations loan for Ukraine. Full story.

🚨 Just in: Ursula von der Leyen presents the three main options to support Ukraine. 1) Use the EU budget to raise money jointly 2) An intergovernmental agreement to have member states raise the money themselves 3) A reparations loan based on the immobilised Russian assets

G7 foreign ministers discussed the reparations loan for Ukraine: “We acknowledged the ongoing discussions on a wide range of financing options, including further leveraging immobilised Russian Sovereign Assets in our jurisdictions in a coordinated way to support Ukraine.”

Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Japan. Then a Chinese diplomat wrote: "The dirty neck that sticks itself in must be cut off."

Remember the Migration Pact? Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus will be the first ones to benefit from solidarity measures, including relocation of asylum seekers, after being labelled countries "under migratory pressure". But who will provide this solidarity is less clear.

Rebellion? What rebellion? Ursula von der Leyen has offered three minor concessions on her €2 trillion budget to placate the centrist parties that are supposed to back her second term. I break down the compromise.

The US Supreme Court has declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent that recognised the constitutional right to same-sex marriage. A huge relief for the LGBTQ+ community.

Huge news in the media world: BBC director general Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness have simultaneously resigned, after The Telegraph suggested a BBC Panorama documentary misled viewers by editing a speech by Donald Trump.

Von der Leyen, Merz, Macron, Meloni, Tusk... Don't expect to see any of them at the EU-CELAC summit in Santa Marta, Colombia. This is what you can expect instead.

Belgium is growing frustrated with the European Commission for the lack of alternative options to the reparations loan, @shonamurray.bsky.social reports after today’s technical talks. “All options must be on the table.”

The European Commission has adopted stricter rules on visas for Russian nationals. From now on, Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas. Instead, they will have to apply for a new single-entry visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, allowing closer scrutiny.

Ursula von der Leyen will meet on Monday with Roberta Metsola and the Danish presidency to resolve the spiralling dispute over the EU budget. The four centrist parties in the Parliament have demanded an "amended proposal" as a condition to advance negotiations.

We know that Belgium has the bulk of Russia's immobilised assets. But where are the others? My colleague @shonamurray.bsky.social and I reached out to the Western countries believed to hold the remaining assets. But our efforts were met with a wall of silence. Here's why nobody wants to speak up.

The Nexperia saga rattles manufacturing. Nissan has suspended production at two plants in Japan, while Bosch warns that up to 1,000 workers could be forced into part-time through a pandemic-era programme. Mercedes and Stellantis are also on high alert.

🚨 Just in: France has suspended Shein until the platform can demonstrate that it complies with French laws and regulations. A first progress report will be provided within the next 48 hours, says the Finance Ministry.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Viktor Orbán of providing "specific support" to Vladimir Putin by blocking Ukraine's EU accession. "I don't think that I have to offer something to Viktor Orbán," Zelenskyy said at the Enlargement Summit.

Here we go: Euronews hosts today its Enlargement Summit in Brussels. Zelenskyy, Costa, Sandu, Kos and more leaders are scheduled to take the floor. Summit begins at 14:00 CET. Follow updates on our live blog.

France has threatened to bar Shein from selling its products online in the country after an investigation found that sex dolls “resembling children” were being sold on the company’s platform.

Confirmed: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join the @euronews.com Enlargement Summit on Tuesday. The virtual interview will take place right after the speech of President António Costa at 14:00 CET.

On Nexperia, it appears the Commission was caught off guard by the US-China preliminary deal to resume exports from the Nexperia facilities in China. "We're now engaging with the Chinese authorities to fully understand the operational details." Ambassadors will be briefed on Wednesday.

The European Commission says China's suspension of the 9 October curbs "applies to the entire world," but the restrictions from April remain in place. "We're engaging with the Chinese authorities to have full clarity and ensure that they will honour the commitments they made" at the July summit.

The European Commission has been asked to explore "options" to support Ukraine's financial and military needs for the years 2026 and 2027. We know Plan A is the €140 billion reparations loan, using Russia's immobilised assets. But what are the other potential options? I take a closer look.

Rob Jetten (in English) about his triumph: "We've now shown to the rest of Europe and the world that it is possible to beat a populist movement if you campaign with a positive message for your country."

D66 has officially won the snap elections in the Netherlands. With nearly all votes counted, the far-right PVV of Geert Wilders no longer has a chance at overtaking the D66 led by Rob Jetten. He’s now in pole position for PM.

Institutional fight: the four pro-European parties (EPP, S&D, Renew, Greens) push back against Ursula von der Leyen’s €2 trillion budget overhaul and demand an “amended proposal” as condition to engage in negotiations. The Commission says the draft stands.