Zelensky praises 'real leaders' in Europe with Trump relationship strained
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky praised “real leaders” Friday after a summit in Belgium as tension simmers between the United States and Ukraine following recent developments. “I am so thankful that we have such huge support from EU Council, Commission and leaders, real leaders so that they stay with us from the very beginning of this...
European leaders refrained from urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to refrain from criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting in Brussels, according to diplomatic sources cited by Politico. One source explained to Politico, "What do you expect him [Zelenskyy] to do? He’s desperate, and the situation is as bad as it can get."
The Financial Times had reported the previous day that EU leaders intended to encourage Zelensky to temper his criticism of Trump, as they were concerned that his increasingly harsh remarks could further strain the already frayed relationship between the United States and Ukraine.
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