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Oct 16, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Zelensky seeks European backing amid U.S. tensions
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer follow U.S. President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. France 24 reported that relations soured after Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing diesel onto global markets. Former U.S. ambassador William Taylor discussed the tensions with PBS NewsHour's Amna Nawaz.
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT: Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: Brussels, Belgium
WHY: Zelensky is seeking European support after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries, amid strained U.S.-Ukraine relations.
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