Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
Ukraine's president met Nato chief Mark Rutte in Brussels and held a series of bilateral meetings with European leaders before joining an EU summit on Friday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is actively seeking support from European allies following his recent disagreements with US President Donald Trump. Zelensky emphasized that Kyiv would no longer respect Trump's request to refrain from striking Russian oil refineries due to Russia's continued violation of a ceasefire. The strained relations between Ukraine and Washington were further exacerbated by ongoing power outages caused by a critical US-provided satellite system, which has hindered Ukraine's military capabilities against Russia's assaults.
In response to Trump's easing of sanctions on Russia in exchange for releasing diesel fuel, Zelensky met with NATO chief Mark Rutte and European leaders in Brussels, calling for increased pressure on Russia and enhanced defense support for Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the importance of providing Ukraine with all necessary means to protect itself, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reassured Ukraine that they are not alone.
The Kremlin accused Ukraine of undermining US peace efforts by resuming strikes on refineries, while Ukraine continued to launch attacks on these facilities. The satellite communication issue has also heightened tensions, with Russia claiming satellite disruptions were intentional acts of aggression.
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