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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 19 MIN

A high-stakes showdown in Brussels

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EU foreign ministers meet today to push forward a €90 billion lifeline for Ukraine — but Viktor Orbán is blocking the deal, casting doubt on President Ursula von der Leyen’s big announcement in Kyiv tomorrow. We are live at the European Council foreign affairs minister meeting with the latest, plus reaction from Ukraine and an exclusive interview with Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard on sanctions, peace talks, and Ukraine’s EU future. And after new global tariff threats from Donald Trump, is Europe heading for a trade clash with Washington?Europe Today is Euronews’ daily podcast hosted by Maria Tadeo and Méabh Mc Mahon, broadcasting directly from Brussels, at the heart of Europe.   Every morning, we deliver the top and exclusive stories shaping the European Union (EU) and beyond.Stay ahead with the key news and insights that matter in Europe today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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