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President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that EU leaders expressed broad understanding and support for Ukraine’s request for an additional €70 billion ($79 billion) in financial assistance for 2027 during the European Council summit in Brussels. In contrast, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia and Hungary, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, will refuse to back a prospective EU loan package, arguing that linking Ukraine aid to the EU budget is dangerous.

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aljazeera.com | 16 hrs. 42 min. ago

Ukraine and Europe have little choice but to work with Trump

#Kyiv #Russia #support #tensions #Trump #Ukraine

Despite growing tensions over Russia, Kyiv and European leaders remain dependent on US support.

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kyivpost.com | 22 hrs. 48 min. ago

Zelensky Urges EU to Deliver 300 Patriot Missiles as Ukraine’s Stocks Run Dry

#Missile #missiles #Patriot #support #Ukraine #Zelensky

Zelensky urged EU leaders to provide 300 Patriot interceptors and €70 billion ($79 billion) in additional support for 2027. His appeal came as reports indicated Ukraine had virtually exhausted its Patriot missile stocks, while Greece and Spain faced pressure to release their own inventories.

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euromaidanpress.com | 1 days ago

Poland provided secret military aid to Ukraine, Zelenskyy hints amid air defense shortages

#air defense #ammunition #attack #defense #Drone #military #military aid #Missile #missile attack #Poland #Russia #support #Ukraine #Zelenskyy

Ukraine's president thanked Warsaw for undisclosed assistance and 20 mm ammunition as Russian drone and missile attacks strain Ukrainian air defenses and Europe faces greater pressure to fill gaps in US support.

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ft.com | 1 days ago

EU eyes more financial support for Ukraine after US pivot

#fuel #support #support for Ukraine #Trump #Ukraine #Zelenskyy

European leaders close ranks around Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Donald Trump’s fuel deal with Moscow

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aljazeera.com | 1 days ago

EU rallies in support of Ukraine amid Trump standoff

#Russia #support #Trump #Ukraine #Zelenskyy

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy asks EU leaders for extra $79bn to help fight Russia next year.

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kyivindependent.com | 1 days ago

Zelensky's ask: 300 Patriot missiles, 70 billion euros, and Russian assets

#European Union #Missile #missiles #Patriot #Putin #Russia #support #Zelensky

"Without a determined European Union capable of making strong decisions Putin would have gone much further by now," Zelensky said, before calling on the bloc to double down on its support.

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kyivindependent.com | 1 days ago

Amid Trump tensions, Zelensky says Ukraine will stand its ground — with Europe's support

#attack #killed #support #tensions #Trump #Ukraine #Zelensky

"I am standing up for Ukraine's interests solely and the people of Ukraine. We were attacked, we were occupied, our people were killed," Zelensky said when asked to comment on Trump's latest attacks against him.

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rferl.org | 1 days ago

US Senators Seek Probe Into Starshield Disruptions As Zelenskyy Attends EU Summit

#attack #Kyiv #military #support #Trump #Ukraine #Zelenskyy

A bipartisan group of nine US senators has called for an investigation into disruptions to satellite systems supporting Ukraine's military as European officials rallied around Kyiv after President Donald Trump again attacked his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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kyivindependent.com | 1 days ago

Poland provided aid to defend Kyiv, Zelensky says

#ammunition #Gun #Kyiv #Poland #support #Ukraine #Zelensky

Zelensky said Poland had provided ammunition used by Ukraine's anti-aircraft guns, but also hinted at other support which would have to remain confidential.

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kyivindependent.com | 1 days ago

Zelensky thanks EU's 'real leaders' for their continued support as bloc confirms new sanctions package on the way

#ceasefire #Journalist #Russia #sanctions #sanctions package #support #Trump #von der Leyen #Zelensky

"We supported Trump's energy ceasefire but we see Russia did not respect it, and so we have to increase the pressure," von der Leyen told journalists, before announcing that the EU is working on a new 22nd package of sanctions against Russia.

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