Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
Summary
US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him harder to work with than Russian President Vladimir Putin and condemning Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries. Meanwhile, Zelensky met EU leaders in Brussels to seek support as fighting continues in Ukraine, including a deadly Russian drone strike in Kharkiv.Key Facts
- President Trump said Zelensky is more difficult to deal with than Putin and criticized Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- Ukraine paused refinery strikes for three days at Trump’s request but resumed attacks after Russia did not stop.
- Russia launched a deadly drone strike on Kharkiv, killing several people and injuring at least 14.
- Zelensky is meeting with European Union leaders in Brussels to strengthen support against Russia.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said sanctions on Russia will continue unless the war stops.
- The US recently agreed to import Russian diesel to lower fuel prices, angering Zelensky, who called the deal a gift to Putin.
- Zelensky held talks with leaders from NATO, Poland, France, Denmark, Belgium, the UK, Hungary, Finland, and Sweden during his trip.
- Trump expressed frustration with Ukraine’s continued strikes because they raise global oil prices.
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