European leaders back Zelensky as tensions with Trump grow

Summary

• European leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepened over Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil facilities and Moscow’s continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
• The White House has urged Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian oil facilities, while Kyiv says Moscow has continued targeting its energy infrastructure despite US President Donald Trump’s proposed “energy ceasefire”.
• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc was preparing its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia following Moscow’s continued attacks.

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European leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, as tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepened over Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil facilities and Moscow’s continued strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.