EU summit seeks Ukraine aid as Zelenskyy-Trump tensions rise

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Zelenskyy praised Europe's "real leaders" for supporting Ukraine on Friday, as his strained relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump overshadowed an EU summit focused on securing further aid for Kyiv. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for backing from the EU Council, Commission, and leaders since the war began. Officials reportedly plan to privately urge him to tone down public criticism of Trump, with some EU diplomats calling his rhetoric "not helpful." Zelenskyy told reporters in Brussels that Ukraine wants to end the war quickly but sees no signals from Russia indicating readiness to do so. The summit comes amid concerns over Trump's stance on continued U.S. support for Ukraine.


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