Zelensky seeks 70 billion euros from European allies after Trump criticism

swissinfo.ch (French) —

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, shaken by US President Donald Trump's criticism, appealed to European allies in Brussels on Friday for an additional 70 billion euros to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky avoided direct criticism of Trump during the EU summit, smiling silently when asked if he was a scapegoat ahead of US midterm elections. Trump had called Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries a "disgrace" and said Zelensky is harder to work with than Putin. Zelensky reported 1,000 drones struck Ukraine on Thursday and thanked European leaders as "true leaders." He requested the funds, saying the war will cost 155 billion euros next year. EU officials pledged continued support, with Germany's chancellor warning against reducing aid.


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