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Trump’s Russia rethink — and Europe’s response

19.10.2026
Published: 19.10.2026 Category: Society and politics

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Donald Trump’s latest moves on Russia and Ukraine have alarmed Kyiv and European capitals alike. But rather than scrambling to contain the fallout, EU leaders are keeping their cool. Zoya Sheftalovich and Nick Vinocur explore Europe’s strategy for weathering Trump’s midterm storm — and what it means for Ukraine. Then, France reels from a weekend of violent protests, with more than 1,800 arrests and widespread destruction. As political leaders trade accusations, we look at how the unrest is shaping the battle ahead of the 2027 presidential election from Paris. Plus, hackers turn supermarket fridges into heaters, exposing some surprisingly basic cybersecurity vulnerabilities. If you have a question or comment, don’t hesitate! Message us on our WhatsApp here (https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=32491050629&text=Hey+Zoya+and+crew+&type=phone_number&app_absent=0)  or at +32 491 05 06 29. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices)

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