Donald Trump has intensified criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky as the Ukrainian president meets EU leaders in Brussels, while fresh Russian attacks and Ukrainian strikes continue.
01Summary
- 01Trump said Zelensky was “more difficult to deal with than” Vladimir Putin and called Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace”.
- 02Zelensky is in Brussels for a summit with EU leaders after pausing attacks for three days at Trump’s request for an energy ceasefire.
- 03Oleg Synegubov said several people were killed and at least 14 were injured in a Russian drone strike on Kharkiv overnight.
- 04Ursula von der Leyen said Russia had not respected the energy ceasefire “not a single minute” and that sanctions would not be lifted unless Russia stops the war.
- 05Trump’s comments came in an interview with Newsmax, while Zelensky also held talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte and several European leaders.
02Why it matters
The exchange shows worsening tensions between Washington and Kyiv at a time when Ukraine needs continued European backing. It also affects hopes for any ceasefire or sanctions shift as fighting and energy-targeted strikes continue.
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