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Why have US-Ukraine relations soured ahead of the midterms?

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt “betrayed” on Wednesday after access was seemingly restricted to US intelligence and Space X satellite…

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France 24 reports: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he felt “betrayed” on Wednesday after access was seemingly restricted to US intelligence and Space X satellite services, raising new questions about US commitment to Ukraine.

With Trump under pressure over rising fuel prices, is the White House hoping criticism of Kyiv can help shift the blame?

This world story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include US-Ukraine, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Space X.

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Location
Ukraine · Europe
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France 24
First reported
Key names
US-Ukraine, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Space X, Trump
Section
World

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