The Guardian
Zelenskyy welcomes European leaders’ support amid tensions with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed European leaders’ backing while addressing reporters in Brussels during the European Council summit’s second day. His remarks followed White House pressure to halt strikes on Russian oil facilities. His strained relationship with US President Donald Trump was also evident this week, when Trump publicly expressed little enthusiasm for Zelenskyy.
What to know
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Zelenskyy expressed appreciation for European leaders’ support while speaking to reporters at the European Council summit.
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The White House had pressed for an end to strikes on Russian oil facilities, while Trump expressed little enthusiasm for Zelenskyy this week.
Why it matters
The report offers a snapshot of Zelenskyy’s European backing alongside tensions in his relationship with Trump.
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