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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 7:08 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Zelensky urges EU leaders to fund Ukraine's fight
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders on Friday to continue financing Ukraine’s fight, calling for nearly $80 billion more next year. He said he was standing up for his country amid a fresh dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump. Separate reporting described strained U.S.-Ukraine ties, including U.S. threats to cut intelligence support.
WHO: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
WHAT: Zelensky urged EU leaders to keep financing Ukraine’s fight and provide nearly $80 billion more next year.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: European Union
WHY: Zelensky urged continued financing to support Ukraine’s fight.
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