{
  "id": 13777042,
  "title": "Zelensky announces meetings with European leaders, new support packages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/zelensky-announces-meetings-with-european-leaders-new-support-packages",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T18:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ukrinform - Politics",
    "slug": "ukrinform-politics",
    "url": "https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4173351-zelensky-announces-meetings-with-european-leaders-new-support-packages.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "President Zelensky announced meetings with European leaders this week to consolidate support and coordinate efforts, according to Ukrinform. Zelensky emphasized the need for strong steps now, stating that many European partners feel the same way. Ukraine is working separately with the European Union to address financial issues, primarily those related to defense and budget stability, and is preparing decisions and new steps in European integration. Zelensky also highlighted recent diplomatic efforts, including talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Additionally, Zelensky expressed gratitude to the United States Congress representatives for their support and mentioned a conversation with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron. Von der Leyen supported Zelensky's initiative to halt strikes on energy and food infrastructure and pledged additional funding for drones and missiles next week.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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        "published": "2026-10-11T17:22:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}