Zelenskyy says 40 now confirmed dead after ‘insane’ Russian attack on school – Europe live
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed 40 people are dead after a Russian airstrike on a school in Komyshuvakha, with more than 30 still feared missing under the rubble.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed 40 people are dead after a Russian airstrike on a school in Komyshuvakha, with more than 30 still feared missing under the rubble. The attack occurred on Monday in the Zaporizhzhia region, as Zelenskyy returned from meetings in Germany yesterday and today.
The Ukrainian leader expressed frustration at the international response, calling the attack 'insane' and noting the lack of global reaction. 'Unfortunately, there has been very little reaction from the world to this insane attack,' Zelenskyy stated.
EU Membership Prospects
The European Union has offered fresh hope for Serbia's membership talks if the election-winning student movement there forms a government willing to strengthen democracy. The election of a diverse student-led opposition movement could provide an opening for a reset with this influential western Balkan country.
Meanwhile, the European Commission reported that Montenegro is on track to become the EU's 28th member in 2028, with Albania and Moldova potentially joining the following year. However, Ukraine is unlikely to meet the conditions for joining before the end of the decade.
US Election Impact
German foreign minister Johann Wadephul has commented on the US midterm elections, saying they will mean both 'continuity' in Germany's relations with the Trump administration and a 'change' in ties with the US Democrats.
I also know that in both chambers – and within both parties – there are staunch supporters of Ukraine who clearly recognise that this Russian war of aggression threatens not only security and freedom in Europe but also in the United States.
Berlin will 'continue to seek common ground' with the Trump administration while noting the Democratic Party's success was 'of a magnitude rare in American history.' Wadephul expressed hope for more dialogue in Congress about supporting Ukraine.
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