Energy prices, budget impasse push Ukraine into the background of EU summit - media

In addition, sources say some EU leaders are uncomfortable with the way Zelenskiy is handling his relationship with US President Donald Trump.

Brussels, October 16. /TASS/. Politico reported that Volodymyr Zelenskiy is looking to recapture the attention of European leaders at an EU summit in Brussels, but growing concerns over energy prices and the deadlock over the EU budget are derailing that.

In addition, sources say some EU leaders are uncomfortable with the way Zelenskiy is handling his relationship with US President Donald Trump. Zelensky has been "unhelpful" by attacking Trump in public, according to an EU diplomat.

Earlier, the European Commission announced that EU gas prices have increased by 140% since the beginning of the year, while diesel prices have increased by 100%. The commission warned that Europe is facing a very difficult winter and gas reserves are low ahead of the heating season. However, the European Commission continues to stress its intention to ensure that all member states completely stop buying Russian energy.