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Zelensky Defends Ukraine's Strikes After Trump Calls Them 'Disgrace'

Zelensky Defends Ukraine's Strikes After Trump Calls Them 'Disgrace'

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THE BRIEF
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President Zelensky stated Ukraine is defending its interests after Donald Trump criticized Kyiv's strikes on Russian oil refineries as a "disgrace."

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Trump also described Zelensky as "more difficult to deal with than Putin" and criticized the strikes for potentially impacting a US-Russia diesel deal.

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Zelensky expressed frustration over the diesel deal and restrictions on Ukraine's satellite network, emphasizing the need for EU support amid funding challenges.