Zelensky presses EU for $80 billion as US ties fray

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to provide nearly $80 billion in additional funding for Ukraine next year, as relations with US President Donald Trump deteriorate sharply following Trump's easing of sanctions on Russia. Zelensky insisted he was defending Ukraine's interests exclusively after Trump criticized Kyiv's resumed strikes on Russian refineries and said dealing with Putin was easier. The breakdown has fueled fears Trump is siding with Moscow, heightened by disruptions to SpaceX's Starshield satellite system hampering Ukraine's military operations. EU leaders pledged unity, with European Council chief Antonio Costa saying it is no time to withdraw support. Zelensky's request for 70 billion euros has reignited calls to tap around 200 billion euros in frozen Russian assets, though Belgium remains opposed.


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