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Oct 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET
Zelenskyy says Trump is easier to deal with than Putin
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Euronews that Trump was easier to deal with than Putin, despite tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Trump’s calls for new leadership in Ukraine and criticism of Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy also warned that Trump’s diesel deal puts money in Putin’s pocket and cannot offset the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure.
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: Zelenskyy said Trump was easier to deal with than Putin and criticized Trump’s diesel deal.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET
WHERE: Ukraine
WHY: Zelenskyy made the comparison amid tensions over Trump’s calls for new leadership in Ukraine and criticism of the Ukrainian leader.
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