Europe Today: NATO chief Mark Rutte joins Euronews' Defence and Space Summit in Brussels
Euronews hosts its biggest-ever news event, the Defence & Space Summit in Brussels, with NATO chief Mark Rutte among the guests. Meanwhile, Ukraine races to build interceptor drones against Russia's jet-powered strikes, and Estonia blames Russia for an arson attack on a defence firm.
Published on 30/09/2026 - 8:01 GMT+2
On today's show:
Maria Tadeo previews Euronews' Defence and Space Summit, which will today bring together the people shaping the defence of tomorrow in Brussels. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is among the senior leaders joining, alongside defence ministers, military commanders and industry chiefs.
Sasha Vakulina speaks exclusively to the head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, Kyrylo Budanov, as Ukraine races to scale up a new generation of interceptor drones to defend against Russia's jet-powered drone attacks.
We also speak to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader working tirelessly for her country's freedom.
Shona Murray reports on another crucial topic to be discussed at Euronews' Defence Summit: the transatlantic partnership, and how it is under pressure like never before amid Trump's "America First" policies, which include a shift away from the US' role in European security.
When and where to watch Europe Today?
You can join Euronews’ anchors Méabh Mc Mahon and Stefan Grobe live on TV and Euronews' website, as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram), every weekday at 8 am Brussels time.
In just 20 minutes, we bring you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. Also available as a newsletter and podcast.
