Zelensky rallies EU support as Trump says Ukraine leader 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'
Former US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him "more difficult to deal with than Putin." Trump expressed frustration with Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, stating they increase global oil prices, particularly as the US recently agreed to import Russian diesel. This US deal had previously angered Zelensky, who viewed it as a benefit to Putin.

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AI-generatedFormer US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him "more difficult to deal with than Putin." Trump expressed frustration with Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, stating they increase global oil prices, particularly as the US recently agreed to import Russian diesel. This US deal had previously angered Zelensky, who viewed it as a benefit to Putin. Zelensky's concerns were further amplified by restrictions on the Starlink internet network, crucial for Ukraine's defense, which coincided with deadly Russian strikes. The Trump administration had previously threatened to withhold intelligence sharing if Ukraine continued targeting Russian oil facilities.
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5 extractedZelensky called the US deal to import Russian diesel a gift to Putin.
The US recently announced a deal to import Russian diesel to the American market.
Trump called Ukraine's renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace'.
Trump stated that Zelensky is 'more difficult to deal with than Putin'.
The Trump administration had previously warned it could withhold intelligence sharing with Ukraine.