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Zelensky seeks European support amid tensions with Trump
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Volodymyr Zelensky requested additional EU funding for Ukraine next year.
On 16 October in Brussels, EU leaders renewed support for Ukraine as Zelensky and Trump clashed over energy strikes and US backing. Zelensky sought an additional €70 billion for next year; the EU asked its commission to propose financing, but made no concrete funding promise.
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Volodymyr Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.
2 of 2 sources“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO chief Mark Rutte in Brussels”
Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would no longer follow Donald Trump's demand not to strike Russian oil refineries.
5 of 5 sources“after the Ukrainian leader ordered his forces to resume strikes on Russian refineries”