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Zelensky turns to Europe for backing as ties with Trump deteriorate

France 2416 October 2026, 20:25 UTCRussia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned to his European allies on Friday, asking Brussels for an additional €70 billion to fund the war against Russia next year. Zelensky's relationship with US President Donald Trump deteriorated after the US eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal.

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