Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia

France 24·October 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling Moscow's stance a "parody" of peace negotiations. At a European Union summit in Brussels, Zelenskiy said Russia did not want peace. He added that Ukraine was still experiencing disruptions to the SpaceX Starshield satellite system. FRANCE 24's Europe Editor Armen Georgian reports from Brussels.

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Zelensky hails "real leaders" in Europe, blasts Trump's diesel deal with Russia

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