Zelenskyy's Silence and Smile Answer Trump Scapegoat Question

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy drew laughter from reporters in Brussels on Friday when asked if US President Donald Trump is using him as a scapegoat ahead of the November midterm elections, responding with a long silence and a sly smile. Zelenskyy met with EU leaders at the summit, requesting more funding for Ukraine next year to continue defending against Russia. Ukraine faces heavy missile and drone attacks, while concerns grow that the US may halt intelligence sharing and weapons support. Trump has criticized Ukraine for striking Russian refineries, blaming it for rising diesel prices, and announced plans to buy Russian diesel and stop sanctions on Russia's energy sector. Ukraine paused its refinery attacks after Trump claimed an energy ceasefire, but Russia continued its strikes.