Zelensky seeks EU support as Trump calls him harder to deal with than Putin

US President Donald Trump has renewed sharp criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he is "more difficult to deal with than" Russian President Vladimir Putin, and called Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries "a disgrace." Trump's comments, made to US media on Thursday, come as Zelensky attends an EU summit in Brussels to rally support. Zelensky had paused energy-target strikes for three days at Trump's request but resumed them, citing Moscow's continued attacks, including a deadly drone strike in Kharkiv that killed several people. The EU summit focuses on funding and winter support for Ukraine, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowing to increase sanctions on Russia. Trump's frustration stems from a US deal to import Russian diesel, while Zelensky is angered by restrictions on the US-owned Starlink network critical for Ukraine's defenses.