Ukraine Presses EU on Frozen Russian Assets as Budget Crisis Looms

Ukraine is urging the EU to 'think outside the box' on using frozen Russian assets, as Kyiv's finance chief warns of the tightest budget since the war began ahead of a 'very difficult winter'. The appeals come amid a broader debate over how to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction. Meanwhile, Italy's Leonardo plans to test its Michelangelo Dome system in Ukraine by year-end. US official Bessent has pointed a finger at Ukraine for an energy price surge.