Zelensky: Trump easier to deal with than Putin despite US tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said dealing with Donald Trump is easier than with Vladimir Putin, despite recent tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Zelensky made the remarks at an EU summit in Brussels, responding to Trump's criticism and calls for leadership change in Ukraine. He emphasized he protects only Ukraine's interests and has the right to self-defense, while accusing Putin of blocking genuine peace negotiations. Zelensky warned against easing sanctions on Russian diesel, saying it could lead to further concessions on gas and other sectors. EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed they will not lift sanctions until Russia ends the war.