Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European…
France 24 reports: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations.
At a European Union summit in Brussels, Zelenskiy said Russia did not want peace. He added that Ukraine was still experiencing disruptions to the SpaceX Starshield satellite system.
This politics story centres on Ukraine. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.
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