Ukraine says 28 people were killed in a Russian missile and drone barrage, intensifying European debate over sanctions, oil revenues and war risk.
Zelensky says North Korea may send 10,000 more troops to Russia, raising fresh security and market questions for the UK and EU.
Kyiv was struck again overnight after daytime Russian attacks killed two people and injured 26, keeping Ukraine war risk in focus for UK and EU markets.
Zelenskyy told the UN that Putin is spreading war globally, warning of energy attacks, Russian losses and rising risks for Europe.
Lavrov said Russia will not pause attacks for Ukraine talks, keeping European security risks and London market sensitivity in focus.
Ukraine’s parliament will consider seven difficult bills tied to Western financing, with EU support and London risk sentiment in focus.
Germany’s foreign minister says German defence firms should benefit from Berlin’s Ukraine support, raising wider questions for UK and EU markets.
Germany’s 2026 defence budget hits a record €124.7bn, boosting NATO spending and influencing UK and EU markets amid rising European military investment.
The UK plans an £18 billion increase in defence spending amid political unrest, impacting sterling and signalling stronger EU-UK security cooperation.