Ukraine and Europe have little choice but to work with Trump

What happened: Ukraine and Europe are contending with US tensions, including a reported Starlink disruption on October 13-14 and Trump's diesel deal with Putin, as Zelenskyy said it is painful when Trump chooses "one side, not our side." Key numbers: 90-billion-euro ($101bn) EU loan authorized in April; estimates suggest Kyiv needs an additional 70 billion euros ($79bn) for 2027; French Why it matters: Europe has replaced the US as Ukraine's principal international champion but lacks the military capability to substitute for it, and the EU loan may be exhausted before the end of 2027. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Ukraine and Europe are contending with US tensions, including a reported Starlink disruption on October 13-14 and Trump's diesel deal with Putin, as Zelenskyy said it is painful when Trump chooses "one side, not our side."

Europe has replaced the US as Ukraine's principal international champion but lacks the military capability to substitute for it, and the EU loan may be exhausted before the end of 2027.