https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slumpContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slumphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelensky-drums-up-european-backing-as-trump-ties-slump#u136094Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:03:04 +0000Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with European Union leaders in Brussels to secure financial support for his country's defense against Russia. Zelenskyy sought billions in fresh funding for the upcoming year while relations with United States President Donald Trump deteriorated. The diplomatic pivot follows a breakdown in the relationship with Washington, marked by the easing of Russian sanctions and disruptions to satellite services. European officials vowed to maintain their sanctions against Moscow despite the recent policy shift from the United States.Why it mattersTensions