{
  "id": 14985392,
  "title": "Zelensky drums up European backing as Trump ties slump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slump-14985392",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:57:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261017/zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slump"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on European Union leaders on Friday to continue providing Ukraine with nearly $80 billion in funding for the upcoming year, as tensions rose between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. The financial support request came amid a deteriorating relationship between Zelensky and Trump, with the latter easing sanctions on Russia in exchange for delivering diesel fuel. Trump has criticized Zelensky's decision to resume strikes on Russian refineries, calling it a \"disgrace\" and suggesting it would be easier to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin than with Zelensky. In response to inquiries about whether he is being scapegoated for Trump's domestic challenges ahead of the US midterm elections, Zelensky maintained a composed demeanor and emphasized that he is solely advocating for the interests of Ukraine and its citizens. The ongoing rift between Trump and Zelensky has raised concerns that the US leader may be aligning with Moscow, further exacerbated by recent disruptions to a crucial US-provided satellite system.",
  "summary": "BRUSSELS, Belgium — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 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 US President Donald Trump. Kyiv's ties with Trump have nosedived after the US leader eased sanctions on Russia as part of a deal to supply diesel. Trump branded Kyiv's…",
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        "outlet": "Al Majalla English",
        "title": "Diesel-gate widens Trump and Zelensky rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/diesel-gate-widens-trump-and-zelensky-rift",
        "published": "2026-10-16T11:48:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Zelensky seeks EU support as Trump says he is tougher than Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/zelensky-seeks-eu-support-as-trump-says-he-is-tougher-than-putin",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:17:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "'Gas deals will follow' — Zelensky warns Trump could ease more sanctions on Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/gas-deals-will-follow-zelensky-warns-trump-could-ease-more-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:15:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump: Zelensky 'not a good guy for us to deal with'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/trump-zelensky-not-a-good-guy-for-us-to-deal-with",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:40:30.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Asked whether Trump is making him a scapegoat for his own low approval ratings, Zelensky simply smiled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/asked-whether-trump-is-making-him-a-scapegoat-for-his-own-low",
        "published": "2026-10-16T14:48:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Zelensky drums up European backing as Trump ties slump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slump",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:37:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Zelensky hails \"real leaders\" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/zelensky-hails-real-leaders-in-europe-blasts-trumps-diesel-deal-with",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:40:54.000Z"
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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."
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