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Europe Today: Zelenski en Bruselas mientras Kiev mira a Europa ante tensiones con EE.UU.
Volodímir Zelenski, en Bruselas para la cumbre de la UE, con el apoyo de Washington en duda, celebra su primera reunión oficial con el nuevo primer ministro húngaro, Péter Magyar. Sin acuerdo sobre el presupuesto y reacción del ministro irlandés Thomas Byrne.
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Volodímir Zelenski, en Bruselas para la cumbre de la UE, con el apoyo de Washington en duda, celebra su primera reunión oficial con el nuevo primer ministro húngaro, Péter Magyar. Sin acuerdo sobre el presupuesto y reacción del ministro irlandés Thomas Byrne.
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00:14Good morning. Yes, it's Friday, October 16th. You're watching Euronews and this is Europe Today.
00:22Coming up, EU leaders have refused to budge on the bloc's next long-term budget and openly cast doubt on
00:29whether a deal can be sealed by the end of the year.
00:32A slippage that would mean significant delays and a collision with a string of national elections.
00:38Until now, capitals were committed to reaching a final agreement by December.
00:42But at yesterday's summit in Brussels, where talks dragged on longer than expected, a growing number of governments was not
00:49ready to be hurried.
00:50Today, the summit continues with, first and foremost, Ukraine on the agenda.
00:56Bulgarian Prime Minister Radev stunned summit participants by backing the controversial diesel supply deal agreed between U.S. President Trump
01:05and Russian President Putin in defiance of Western sanctions.
01:09His comments put Radev at odds with his fellow EU leaders who have strongly condemned the deal as risky, dangerous
01:16and misguided.
01:17To make it happen, the U.S. has eased sanctions on imports of Russian diesel until April 2027.
01:23The deal was also lambasted by Democrats and Republicans in the U.S.
01:28And the U.S. military has drawn up options for renewed strikes on Iran that include the use of one
01:35of the biggest non-nuclear bombs in its arsenal.
01:37According to news reports, the plans involve the possible use of a massive air blast bomb nicknamed the mother of
01:45all bombs.
01:46The 22,000-pound weapon is designed to affect surface targets over a wide area and has so far not
01:53been deployed by the U.S. inside Iran.
01:56Tehran is reportedly strengthening its defenses around sensitive energy and nuclear sites in preparation for a potential resumption of attacks.
02:05Welcome to the program. I'm Stefan Grober.
02:09Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Brussels for a crucial EU summit with relations between Kiev and Washington under growing
02:17strain
02:18and uncertainty mounting over future American military support.
02:22Ukraine is looking to its European partners for greater security commitments, more military assistance and progress towards EU membership.
02:31But can Europe really fill the gap if Washington steps back?
02:35Our correspondent, Sasha Vakulina, is following the summit in Brussels and has been speaking exclusively to Zelenskyy's deputy chief of
02:43staff.
02:44Good morning, Sasha.
02:45So, with tensions between Kiev and Washington escalating, how seriously is Ukraine now looking at reducing its dependence on American
02:55military equipment?
02:56This is a very important thing for Ukraine and, you know, it's impossible to explain how much it is important
03:04for Kiev this day,
03:05specifically with the recent reports, media reports, regarding the fact that the United States is threatening to cut the intel
03:10for Ukrainian military
03:12or the recent disruptions in Starlink's military version, Star Shield, for Ukrainian military.
03:17So, this is very important.
03:19And these are the two also crucial aspects that are – this is where Ukraine is trying to find replacements,
03:26to find European replacements and to take the leading role in developing those.
03:29And this is one of the things that I discussed exclusively with Igor Zhovkova, who is the deputy head of
03:35the office of President Zelenskyy.
03:36He said the processes, both when it comes to the air defense equivalent for to shoot down Russia's ballistic missiles
03:44and the European equivalent of Starlink, not only the discussions are already underway, Stefan,
03:49but the progress and there is, you know, the work is also already underway between the European and Ukrainian companies.
03:55Let's take a listen.
04:03We certainly rely on the unique capabilities provided by the United States, whether in air defense systems or services such
04:09as Starlink.
04:10But Ukraine has already begun substantive discussions with European countries about developing a European air defense system under Project FREA.
04:16As you know, seven countries are involved in this project, almost all of them EU member states.
04:21And discussions have now moved to a very practical level.
04:23The process began in Paris in July, with the summit of the leaders of the countries participating in Project FREA.
04:29Companies are now in direct talks with one another.
04:31We need a European equivalent of the existing air defense system.
04:34Ukraine is ready to play its part, and European countries are interested in this cooperation.
04:39The same applies to Starlink.
04:40We, and by that I mean European countries, need to have our own equivalent system.
04:45Discussions are also underway on this, although we're not going to disclose the details.
04:58There are two specific initiatives launched by Ukraine, and Ukraine intends to take the lead in both.
05:04First and foremost, because Ukraine needs them.
05:06But they are, of course, equally important for other European countries.
05:09We have a clear timetable and deadlines.
05:12As you know, the President is constantly pushing to accelerate this process.
05:15I won't give specific dates or deadlines, but I can say that it will happen much sooner than the 10
05:20or 15 years some are talking about, and even sooner than five years.
05:27But can Europe realistically provide Ukraine with the security guarantees it needs without the United States?
05:35Only until a certain extent, let's be very honest about it.
05:38Now, Jovko outlined the three essential pillars when it comes to European help.
05:42This is sustained financial support for Ukraine's military joint European defense production, and clear commitment to Ukraine's eventual EU membership.
05:50Now, he also spoke a lot about the fact how important the European security guarantees are,
05:55and how they are indeed the foundation and the base for any sort of a settlement when it comes to
06:01Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
06:02But he did admit that, you know, they still need and they depend crucially on the U.S. backing.
06:08Let's take a listen.
06:10We have always maintained that European security guarantees must form the foundation of Ukraine's security.
06:16This involves a range of measures, including military and financial support for our armed forces.
06:21After all, the cornerstone of Ukraine's security guarantees is a strong and capable military.
06:26But that military must also have adequate financial backing.
06:29This will be one of the issues discussed at today's European Council summit, and the President will address it in
06:36considerable detail.
06:38Another pillar of our security guarantees is joint defense production.
06:41Ukraine is already pushing other countries to significantly accelerate their military production.
06:46The third pillar is Ukraine's membership of the European Union.
06:49Without clear commitment that Ukraine will become an EU member, we cannot speak of comprehensive security guarantees.
06:56So European security guarantees are fundamental, but they cannot, of course, exist without the support of the United States.
07:04And Sasha, there's this morning this meeting between Zelenskyy and the Hungarian Prime Minister.
07:09We'll talk about that in a moment.
07:12Is this the beginning of a, you know, new friendship between both countries?
07:17Well, certainly, I think both Kyiv and Budapest hope that this is a reset in their diplomatic relationship.
07:21And when I spoke to Zhokva about it, he also revealed exclusively for EURO news that Zelenskyy was indeed invited
07:27and might come to Budapest next week.
07:30He did stop short of confirming whether President Zelenskyy is going to go to Hungary,
07:34but said that the invitation is indeed there and that Kyiv also invited Magyar to come to Kyiv.
07:38Let's take a listen to this.
07:39He has always been a very welcome guest in Kyiv, and we would certainly welcome such a meeting in the
07:49Ukrainian capital.
07:50Other locations in Ukraine are also an option.
07:52Our expectations are very positive.
07:54We are grateful to Hungary for its support in opening the EU accession negotiating clusters.
07:58As we know, opening each cluster requires the agreement of every member state,
08:02and Hungary is currently providing that support to Ukraine.
08:06We have opened four clusters, with two still remaining.
08:09We are confident that Hungary's position will continue to be as constructive as it has been so far.
08:15At today's meeting with Magyar, we certainly expect to discuss European integration.
08:19But there is much more to our relationship than that.
08:21Ukraine and Hungary are neighbouring countries.
08:27Well, we have received an invitation.
08:30On the 23rd of October, an event will be held to mark the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution.
08:35We all remember this important historical event, and the President of Ukraine has received an invitation to attend.
08:41I'll receive an invitation.
08:42I'll receive an invitation.
08:43I'll receive an invitation.
08:44I'll receive an invitation.
08:44I'll receive an invitation.
08:44I'll receive an invitation.
08:44All right, Sasha, thank you very much.
08:47Probably the biggest nemesis of Zelensky in the EU Council used to be Hungary's Viktor Orban.
08:53Remember him?
08:54Well, now that he's gone, Ukraine and Hungary are starting a timid reset.
08:59The first visible proof of it can be seen in Brussels today.
09:02So let's cross to the European Council, where our Hungary correspondent Sandor Szyrosz is waiting for Zelensky's bilateral meeting with
09:09the new Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar, the first encounter of its kind.
09:14Good morning, Sandor.
09:17Good morning, Stefan.
09:18So tell us, how significant is this meeting for Hungary?
09:24I think it is very significant because the two countries are set to turn the page and to end 10
09:31years of hostilities, which was mostly due to the minority issues of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine.
09:40And after the change of government in Hungary, this is now possible because Peter Magyar wants to have a more
09:47pragmatic stance and he really wants to turn the page.
09:51So this morning they will have a very short meeting, 10 to 15 minutes.
09:57It's a very significant and very symbolic meeting.
10:02Hungary criticized Ukraine very harshly in the past because of the treatment of the Hungarian minorities
10:08and the restrictions on some of the language rights.
10:12This week, on Monday, the Ukrainian parliament, the Rada, cleared this issue.
10:17They modified this law.
10:19This enabled this meeting.
10:22And let's take a look of what Peter Magyar said yesterday morning when he arrived at the summit.
10:33Everyone can see what the historic success we have achieved in a few weeks.
10:36That we can strengthen the rights of the Hungarian minority living in Transcarpathia, in areas of language use and in
10:41areas of official procedures.
10:43From this perspective, this is good for us.
10:45This is what diplomacy is.
10:47We asked for a guarantee and it seems we got it from the Ukrainians.
10:50Of course, the proof is in the pudding.
10:52We will see how these laws are implemented.
10:57And Csando, we've heard about that invitation to Zelensky.
11:02Could he really visit Budapest next week?
11:08Well, we don't know yet.
11:09The visit is not confirmed yet.
11:11And I think a lot of this will depend on how this meeting today in Brussels will go between the
11:18two leaders, between Zelensky and Magyar.
11:22But I would like to highlight one very important thing.
11:25The fact that Zelensky was invited to Budapest by the sitting Hungarian government is already a huge step.
11:33It was unimaginable under Orbán.
11:36You remember that Orbán's government was putting Zelensky on a billboard.
11:41They were portraying him as an enemy and as a security threat to Europe.
11:47So already sending out this invitation is a very, very significant and very important message.
11:53And, you know, there are historical parallels also.
11:56If Zelensky is really going there to commemorate the 17th anniversary of the Hungarian uprising against the Soviet Union,
12:05then, you know, we could say that two countries were fighting in the past against Moscow's rule
12:13and Ukraine is right now fighting against Russian invasion.
12:20So there could be a really significant and really symbolical meeting there in Budapest if this is happening.
12:29Yeah, remarkable parable there.
12:32All right.
12:32Shando Shiroz at the European Council for us.
12:34Thank you very much.
12:36And from one corner of the building to the next, where our correspondent Shona Murray is standing by.
12:42Good morning, Shona.
12:45Good morning, Stefan.
12:46So that was a much longer evening session than expected.
12:50What happened and where was the much invoked unity?
12:55Indeed, Stefan.
12:56Nowhere to be found, it appears.
12:58We knew that this summit had really heavy items on the agenda,
13:01not least of which, of course, was the content of the EU's seven-year budget,
13:06which it stands right now at about 1.6 trillion euros.
13:10But countries like Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden
13:14want to cut hundreds of billions of euros off that
13:17and much more of a focus on competitiveness and defence.
13:20There was no progress on this,
13:22so it doesn't bode well for the plan to have this negotiation set and done by Christmastime.
13:28The summit itself lasted about 14 hours,
13:30ended amid a discussion around spiralling energy crisis
13:34when there was a row over the future of the bloc's emissions trading systems.
13:38But I'm joined now by Ireland's European Affairs Minister Thomas Byrne
13:42to go through a lot of what happened last night and today.
13:46Minister, first of all, in relation to Ireland,
13:48Ireland obviously having the presidency of the European Council,
13:51it looks like the budget negotiations that you started have really failed
13:54and they need to start again.
13:57I wouldn't accept that at all.
13:58In fact, I think the opposite.
13:59Our assignment was to provide a basis for negotiation.
14:03I think we've actually got that
14:04because we've now handed over our negotiating box
14:07to the president of the European Council
14:08and he's going to take the negotiations further.
14:11And what we're hearing from member states is that,
14:14by and large, actually,
14:15many of them feel that we've gone in the right direction
14:17and there are many countries there,
14:19not just cohesion countries who want cap,
14:22there are some of the frugal countries, as they're called,
14:24want to protect cap.
14:25So we protected cap and cohesion.
14:27We also have a very significant increase
14:29in the competitiveness fund as well.
14:30And at the same time,
14:31we managed to achieve, I would say,
14:33very significant cuts to the commission proposal,
14:36which, of course, many member states have looked for.
14:38And it's important to remember,
14:39they're not cuts to what we're spending at the moment.
14:41They are, in fact, substantial increases.
14:42Yeah, indeed.
14:43But, I mean, one thing that we heard last night
14:45from President of the European Council,
14:46Antonio Costa,
14:47was that there's not enough there
14:49for flexibilities in the future.
14:51And we know, if anything,
14:52the European Union is dealing with
14:55unbelievable emergencies over the past few years.
14:56And there are issues that will get resolved
14:58before the leaders come to a final decision.
15:00There's no question about that.
15:01Like, I would say, if you look around the table,
15:03every member state has certainly one issue
15:05that they would like to see resolved.
15:07And in our view, probably can be resolved
15:09towards the end of the negotiation.
15:10So I wouldn't panic too much about that.
15:12I mean, I think in the overall sense,
15:14we've very much gone in the right direction.
15:16We've done what we're asked to do,
15:17which is bring the negotiations to a certain point.
15:19And I think we've succeeded in that.
15:20There is a bit of panic, though,
15:22because the idea is that this gets settled by Christmas time
15:25because there are so many really consequential elections
15:28taking place in the EU next year,
15:30not least in France,
15:31with Marine Le Pen saying that she will cut
15:33even more from the EU budget.
15:35Do you think this can be resolved by Christmas?
15:37I think it can be resolved by Christmas,
15:38but even countries like France and other countries
15:40depend heavily, for example,
15:42on the common agriculture policy.
15:43So, you know, everybody is looking for cuts,
15:46but you'll find that every member state
15:47is something that they want to protect.
15:49There's only one way of doing that,
15:50to get a compromise around the table.
15:52We know now that our nego box that we produced
15:55is a catalyst to bring the member states to agreement.
15:58There are other catalysts out there as well.
16:00The electoral situation, we can't do anything about,
16:01but let's be honest,
16:02it is a political reality that leaders face.
16:05What were leaders saying to you and the Taoiseach,
16:07the Irish Prime Minister, last night?
16:09Because, you know, from speaking to diplomats,
16:11particularly in countries like Sweden, Germany,
16:13they say they're quite disappointed
16:14with the job the Irish have done.
16:17What do they say to your face?
16:18I think in general, countries see that we have actually moved
16:23in a direction that brings us closer together.
16:25The reaction from member states to us,
16:27I would have to say, has been as expected.
16:31And we've heard some of the comments of the Commission.
16:33Of course, the Commission's proposal has been reduced,
16:36but that's what member states have looked for.
16:38That's what a substantial number have looked for.
16:39Others wanted capital cohesion protected.
16:42So we've tried to square that circle.
16:43So I think people acknowledge that we've at least done that
16:46and that this will bring us further towards agreement.
16:49Minister, there was also a discussion around enlargement.
16:53Your priority as part of the Irish presidency
16:56was to have Montenegro as part of the European Union,
16:58a member, by the end of this year.
17:00But there have been kind of roadblocks along the way,
17:03particularly from countries like Croatia and others.
17:05Tell us about this.
17:06Well, we want to conclude the negotiations by the end of this year.
17:09It'll take a little bit longer for them to become a member.
17:12And I think we've achieved remarkable success on that so far
17:16in that we have closed chapters in July
17:18and closed on this week as well.
17:20So we've closed nearly two-thirds of their negotiating chapters.
17:23I think that's a really good moment.
17:25And actually, we depend on the member states to agree that.
17:27And now we're asking the member states and Montenegro
17:30to let that process move forward to complete it by the end of the year.
17:33So Montenegro has to do the work.
17:34It's a merit-based process.
17:35But we need the member states to respond.
17:37And so far, the member states have.
17:38Just wanted, before I go on to Ukraine, because that's today,
17:40there was an almighty row over the fate of the emissions trading system last night.
17:44And a lot of people blaming Georgia Maloney, the Italian Prime Minister,
17:47of acting in bad faith.
17:48Is that something you'd agree with?
17:50Because the whole summit ended abruptly without a press conference and in disarray.
17:54I wouldn't say that's the case.
17:56Look, there is an issue on the ETS
17:57that it is politically very charged in many member states.
18:00That's simply a reality.
18:01And I think we have to reflect that reality.
18:03So I'm not going to criticize Prime Minister Maloney or anybody else who are raising this issue.
18:07I suppose what we know, though, is that the emissions trading system and how that works
18:12is, I would say, essential to how we move and transition to the new energy supplies
18:16and how we reduce costs for consumers.
18:18Well, look, today is a big day.
18:20President Zelensky of Ukraine will be here in the next short while.
18:24He is looking for more money because it was underestimated how much is required for Ukraine
18:29to keep it funding over the next couple of years.
18:31What will the European Union be able to do for him in this hour of need?
18:35Well, the European Union has already responded very strongly to Ukraine.
18:38We've seen this year a €90 billion loan for defence and for their government needs.
18:42And member states as well, including Ireland, have also given support to Ukraine.
18:45So, look, let's listen to what the leaders say and decide.
18:48But that support for Ukraine is absolutely ongoing and essential for the European continent
18:53as well as for Ukraine.
18:54OK, Thomas Byrne, Ireland, European Affairs Minister.
18:56Thank you very much for joining us on Euronews.
18:58And back to you in studio, Stefan.
19:01Thank you, Shona, and thank you, Minister Byrne.
19:04That does it for us today.
19:05Thank you for watching.
19:07I'm Stefan Grobe.
19:08Maeve McMahon will be in this chair on Monday.
19:10Take care and see you soon.
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