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REPLAY: Ukraine's Zelensky holds presser in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged European leaders to maintain their support for Kyiv and warned against easing sanctions on Russia. Speaking to reporters at the European summit in Brussels, Zelensky said that ending the war remained Ukraine’s priority but accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having no genuine interest in negotiations. He also criticised a US deal involving Russian diesel, arguing that easing restrictions could allow Moscow to reap financial benefits and pave the way for broader sanctions relief. Watch the replay.

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

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.

Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week, when Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets.

Zelensky says Ukraine has right to defend itself after Trump calls latest strikes a 'disgrace'

EU leaders rally around Ukraine's president after new criticism from Donald Trump, who says Zelensky is "more difficult to work with than Putin".

Live: Ukraine is ‘dependent’ on Starlink for intercepting Russian drones, Zelensky says

Ukraine depends on US satellite intelligence service Starlink to intercept jet-powered Russian drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at an EU leaders summit in Brussels Friday. Kyiv was angered this week by disruptions to the critical satellite system hampering its military's ability to counter intense Russian bombardment ahead of the winter months. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Zelensky rallies European allies as US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands to stop. Tensions between Kyiv and Washington have escalated in recent days over sanctions, energy infrastructure attacks and restrictions on satellite communications.

Ukraine's Zelensky defies Trump with Russian refinery strikes

Ukraine will no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks published Thursday, amid deepening tensions between the two leaders over a US-Russia diesel agreement. Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week, when Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Angela Diffley tells us more.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking oil refinery after Zelensky says strikes to resume

Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.

Why Zelensky's meeting with Burnham matters

Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed President Zelensky to Downing Street on Wednesday, as Ukraine's leader looks to shore up his European allies five years into Russia's war on Ukraine.

Starlink restrictions in Ukraine war linked to political situation, Zelensky aide says

Elon Musk's system allows Kyiv to protect Ukrainian skies and effectively guide drones to Russian targets.

🔴Ukraine live: Russia's 'targeted' strikes on energy leave 600,000 without power, Zelensky says

Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners".

Burnham says he wants to 'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US

It comes as the prime minister meets President Zelensky at Downing Street.

Is Zelensky right to say data centre strikes have taken down Russian bots?

Experts say there is no evidence that Russian trolls have been affected by Ukraine’s Yandex attacks.

'Increasingly evident' Russia won't accept 'energy ceasefire': Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday it was clear that Russia would not agree to stop hitting energy targets, after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a deal between the warring nations. "It is increasingly evident that Russia is unwilling to accept an energy ceasefire proposed by the United States," Zelensky said on social media. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.

Ukraine: Zelensky says learned of Trump's 'energy ceasefire' through media

An Axios report is citing an unnamed US source who says that Donald Trump's surprise energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine only concerns oil refineries. Elitsa Gadeva explains what this would mean for both sides.

Zelensky says surprised to hear about Trump's 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia

Ukrainian power plants were hit by Russian strikes on Sunday, leading to power outages. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the attacks and expressed his surprise at the US President's post that stated that an “energy ceasefire” had been agreed upon between Ukraine and Russia. While Zelensky said he was not aware of any deal he said he would welcome one. Moscow has yet to confirm any accord. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kyiv, Gulliver Cragg.

Trump touts surprise 'energy ceasefire' – Zelensky says he hasn't seen details, Moscow silent

The US President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an "energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia. Kyiv expressed astonishment, there was silence from Moscow. Ukrainian strikes have wreaked havoc on the Russian oil industry. Were there to be an "energy ceasefire" it could allow Moscow to repair refineries. For Ukraine, it could safeguard vital energy infrastructure. Story by Nicholas Rushworth.

Trump attacks Zelensky and wants a new president in Ukraine

Donald Trump attacked his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, saying that it was "time for Ukraine to have a new president" to end the war with Russia, and stressed that Vladimir Putin wanted, according to him, a "resolution" of the conflict.