Zelensky seeks EU support as Trump steps up criticism ahead of Brussels meeting

Trump intensifies criticism of Ukraine's president as Zelensky rallies European support ahead of an EU leaders' meeting in Brussels.

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Zelensky seeks EU support as Trump steps up criticism ahead of Brussels meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking support from the European Union ahead of a gathering of its leaders in Brussels.

US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Zelensky, saying the Ukrainian leader is harder to negotiate with than Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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