Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support
Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits, while food security, Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future and Cyprus tensions remain in focus.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ursula von der Leyen talk to journalists as they arrive for the EU summit in Brussels, Thursday, June 18, 2026. - Copyright AP Photo
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Published on 15/07/2026 - 8:01 GMT+2
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Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits, while food security, Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future and Cyprus tensions remain in focus.
Euronews' Sasha Vakulina reports from Kyiv on Ukraine's government reshuffle, the political implications of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reset and the country's efforts to strengthen its air defences amid intensified Russian attacks.Jorge Liboreiro reports from Kyiv as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prepares to announce a new support package for Ukraine, including fresh funding, progress on EU accession and a new agreement on drone production.World Food Programme Executive Director Carl Skau joins Europe Today to discuss the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and how the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are threatening global food security.Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo react after Spain, the UK and the EU implemented the landmark Gibraltar agreement, removing border controls between Spain and the British Overseas Territory.Cyprus' Deputy Minister for European Affairs Marilena Raouna discusses renewed reunification talks after Turkish Cypriot leaders rejected the appointment of the EU's new special representative for Cyprus.Spain reached their first FIFA World Cup final since 2010 after beating France 2-0, and will now face either England or Argentina in Sunday's showdown.
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