{
  "id": 14801245,
  "title": "Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zelensky-rallies-european-allies-as-trump-ties-slump-14801245",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T21:39:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/16/zelensky-rallies-european-allies-as-trump-ties-slump"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zelensky-rallies-european-allies-as-trump-ties-slump",
        "published": "2026-10-15T20:34:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zelensky-rallies-european-allies-as-trump-ties-slump-14801225",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:39:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Zelensky rallies European allies as US support for Ukraine wanes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/zelensky-rallies-european-allies-as-us-support-for-ukraine-wanes",
        "published": "2026-10-15T23:06:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}