Zelensky seeks European backing as tensions with Trump grow over Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize European leaders backing Zelensky amid worsening ties; alternative sources add Trump's criticism, Ukraine's right to self-defense, and US sanctions relief for Russia.

European leaders gathered at a Brussels summit on Friday and rallied around Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as relations between Washington and Kyiv worsened. The articles say Trump had asked Ukraine to stop attacking Russian energy targets, and Ukraine has resumed such strikes. Trump said Zelensky was not a good guy to deal with, and one report says he called him more difficult to work with than Putin. Zelensky said Ukraine has the right to defend itself. One report links the souring ties to Trump easing sanctions on Russia in exchange for more diesel on global markets.

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Left CNNCNNZelensky praises ‘real leaders’ in Europe as his relationship with Trump deteriorates

Left sources frame the story as European leaders uniting behind Zelensky while US-Ukraine relations grow more hostile and Zelensky praises Europe's leadership.

Alternative · 3 sources HThe HillTrump: Zelensky 'not a good guy for us to deal with'

• BBCBBC NewsZelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace'
• F2France 24Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

Alternative sources cover Trump's sharp criticism, Zelensky's defense of Ukraine's right to strike back, and the sanctions and refinery dispute behind the rift.

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