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Zelensky asserts Ukraine’s right to self-defense as EU leaders offer support
Zelensky asserted Ukraine’s right to self-defense after Donald Trump condemned the latest strikes as shameful. EU leaders expressed support for Ukraine’s president following Trump’s fresh criticism. Trump also compared Zelensky with Putin, portraying the Ukrainian president as the more difficult person to work with.
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What to know
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Zelensky affirmed Ukraine’s right to self-defense after Trump denounced the latest strikes.
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EU leaders backed Zelensky, whom Trump portrayed as harder to work with than Putin.
Why it matters
These statements reflect the contrast between EU leaders’ support for Zelensky and Trump’s criticism of him.
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