Zelenskyy drums up European backing as Trump ties slump
BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row with U.S. President Donald Trump. Kyiv's ties with Trump have nosedived after the U.S. leader eased sanctions on Russia as part of a deal to supply diesel. Trump branded Kyiv's…
In Brussels, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to European Union leaders on Friday to provide an additional $80 billion in funding for Ukraine's ongoing conflict. Zelenskyy emphasized his dedication to defending Ukraine and its people, even in the face of a new dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump. The ties between Zelenskyy and Trump have deteriorated significantly since Trump reduced sanctions on Russia in exchange for diesel supplies.
Trump criticized Ukraine's actions, stating it was simpler to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin than with Zelenskyy after the Ukrainian leader ordered a resumption of strikes on Russian refineries. When questioned about being portrayed as a scapegoat for Trump's domestic issues ahead of the U.S. midterms, Zelenskyy remained composed and replied, "This is my answer," after a long pause.
The recent strain between Trump and Zelenskyy has raised concerns about Trump potentially siding with Russia, which has been exacerbated by the disruption of a crucial U.S.-provided satellite signal.
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