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Off the Record: Trump blames Zelenskyy to cover up his own mess in a dramatic week for Ukraine
Euronews.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended the European Council summit in Brussels seeking support amid a grim outlook for Ukraine this winter, with key infrastructure damaged and urgent funding needs.
- The US has eased sanctions on Russian diesel to lower fuel prices, a move criticized for boosting Russia’s revenue without conditions and causing fears of abandonment among Ukraine’s allies.
- President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Zelenskyy, blaming him for global economic issues and urging a change in Ukrainian leadership, while showing a notably softer stance towards Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
- Ukraine estimates the war will cost €155 billion next year, with €70 billion expected from European countries, but fatigue and rising skepticism in Europe, fueled by political shifts and economic concerns, threaten continued financial support.
- European leaders face tough decisions on how to finance Ukraine’s war effort, considering options like issuing new debt or using frozen Russian assets, but the path forward remains uncertain amid political and economic challenges.
