EU SUMMIT IN FOCUS AS ZELENSKY ADDRESSES LEADERS

What happened: EU leaders meet in Brussels with Ukraine in focus as President Zelenskyy addresses the summit amid rising Kyiv-Washington tensions. Leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine funding needs for 2027, plus energy prices, the EU budget and China trade measures. Key numbers: September euro area inflation expected to confirm 3.8% Why it matters: The summit highlights Ukraine's reliance on US support after Zelenskyy said strikes on Russian refineries would resume and US intelligence and Starlink access had been curtailed. The dispute adds to geopolitical and energy market uncertainty. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

EU leaders meet in Brussels with Ukraine in focus as President Zelenskyy addresses the summit amid rising Kyiv-Washington tensions. Leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine funding needs for 2027, plus energy prices, the EU budget and China trade measures.

The summit highlights Ukraine's reliance on US support after Zelenskyy said strikes on Russian refineries would resume and US intelligence and Starlink access had been curtailed. The dispute adds to geopolitical and energy market uncertainty.