Zelenskyy meets EU leaders amid reported tensions with Trump over his rhetoric and comments

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How the sides differ Left sources emphasize Zelenskyy's welcome, his response to Trump and Starlink; alternative sources stress the deepening rift and a reported EU request to tone down rhetoric.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met European leaders while his relationship with US President Donald Trump was under strain. The Guardian reports that several leaders greeted him warmly, some with hugs, and that he defended himself after Trump, speaking to Newsmax, repeated his views of the two leaders in the conflict and said Zelenskyy was harder to deal with than Putin. Zelenskyy also said Starlink speeds were not fully restored and that Kyiv was working with France on other options. Semafor, citing the Financial Times, reports EU leaders were expected to ask him to moderate his rhetoric against Trump.

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Left GThe GuardianZelenskyy defends himself after Trump’s claim he is more difficult to deal with than Putin – Europe live

Focuses on Zelenskyy's warm reception from European leaders, his defense against Trump's remarks, and practical issues such as Starlink service and work with France.

Alternative SSemaforZelenskyy meets EU leaders as his rift with Trump deepens

Frames the meeting as a deepening Zelenskyy-Trump rift, highlighting a reported EU request that he tone down his rhetoric toward Trump.

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