European foreign ministers and officials visited Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s Bucha atrocities to reaffirm Europe’s support and accountability efforts, including plans to establish a special tribunal for war crimes.

The agenda in Kyiv centers on pursuing accountability for Russian crimes, assessing the war outlook, and optimizing EU military, energy, and infrastructure support for Ukraine.

Ukraine’s foreign minister urged accountability for Russian atrocities, comparing the push for a tribunal to the Nuremberg trials and insisting there will be no amnesty for Russian leaders.

European leaders cautioned that stalled U.S.-mediated talks to end the war should not be deprioritized amid other global crises.

The stalled talks could be paused as new crises emerge, with attention turning to developments in the Middle East.

Zelenskiy warned that prolonged conflict with Iran could bolster Russia, while Ukraine shares intelligence on Iranian support to Russia and presses for renewed international pressure on Moscow.

Selenskyy rejected claims of a payroll funding stop, saying salaries, military funding, and pensions are being paid despite concerns over EU loan blockages and winter readiness.

Selenskyy proposed a reciprocal pause in attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure if Russia halts strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, noting limited signals from partners about reducing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites.

Russia’s drone campaign caused damage and prompted Ukrainian defense responses; some strikes hit infrastructure while Russia reports damage to a Baltic port and a school in Leningrad oblast.

Taganrog in Russia was attacked by Ukrainian drones with casualties and building damage, with Russia noting a weapon factory presence in the city.

Russia expelled a British diplomat over alleged espionage as London called the allegations baseless, part of a broader diplomatic intimidation campaign.

France’s Air Force chief signaled the need for high-precision weapons and stockpiles to sustain high-intensity conflict, coordinating with NATO to defend Europe’s posture.