Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with European leaders in Brussels to secure support amid deteriorating relations with the United States. Tensions have risen following reports that the U.S. eased sanctions on Russia and threatened to withhold intelligence regarding missile strikes.
Why it matters
The potential shift in U.S. policy toward Ukraine threatens the stability of the Western coalition and the ongoing defense of Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump left Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) ahead of their bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels on October 15, 2026. AFP AFP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/3z9ja/article71591098.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/AFP__20261015__D3EW9T6__v3__HighRes__BelgiumEuDiplomacyUkraineRussiaConflictNato.jpg LUDOVIC MARIN Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) shakes hands with France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) ahead of their bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of an EU summit in Brussels on October 15, 2026. EU leaders head on October 15, 2026 for their biggest clash yet over the bloc's next long-term budget, as they race to lock in a deal before next year's French presidential election as Zelensky holds a string of bilateral talks with European leaders before joining an EU summit tomorrow.
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