Zelenskyy in Brussels amid reported tensions with Trump, as EU leaders weigh how he speaks about him

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Zelenskyy's wordless smile when asked about being a scapegoat; alternative sources stress a report that EU leaders will ask him to tone down criticism.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Brussels, where coverage points to strained relations with US President Donald Trump. At a press conference, Sky News asked whether Trump was making him a scapegoat for domestic problems such as high diesel prices before midterm elections. Zelenskyy paused for 15 seconds, then smiled and said that was his answer. Separately, the Financial Times reported that EU leaders are expected to ask him to moderate his rhetoric against Trump.

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Left · 2 sources GUThe Guardian USZelenskyy smiles when asked if Trump is treating him as a 'scapegoat' – video

• CBSCBS NewsUkraine's Zelenskyy has stunning reaction when asked if he is Trump's scapegoat

Focuses on Zelenskyy's pause and smile in response to a question about being made a scapegoat by Trump.

Alternative SSemaforZelenskyy meets EU leaders as his rift with Trump deepens

Describes a deepening rift with Trump and a reported EU request that Zelenskyy moderate his rhetoric.

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