Europe backs Zelensky as Trump split deepens
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European leaders rallied around Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, as Kyiv's ties with US President Donald Trump worsened and fears grew that Washington is increasingly siding with Russia.
Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week. Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets.
Zelensky angered Trump further by ordering Ukraine's forces to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries.