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Zelensky smirks at Trump's midterm disaster
Zelensky laughs as Trump faces midterm disaster after falling out over 'betrayal' and refinery strikes.
In brief
Zelensky laughs as Trump faces midterm disaster after falling out over 'betrayal' and refinery strikes. Zelensky mocks Trump's midterm struggles after US President signed deal to buy Russian diesel, sparking Ukraine's oil strikes. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Zelensky's smirk at Trump
Zelensky gave a knowing smile when asked if Trump was scapegoating him for US midterm troubles.
“This is my answer”
Trump's falling out with Ukraine
Trump said he found it easier to deal with Putin than Zelensky as ties soured with Kyiv.
“he found it easier to deal with russian president vladimir putin than zelensky”
Ukraine's 'betrayal' complaint
Zelensky expressed anger over Trump's 'betrayal' after signing deal to buy Russian diesel.
“the us president signed a deal to buy russian diesel”
Ukraine resumes oil strikes
Kyiv resumed attacks on Russian oil infrastructure after Moscow ignored Trump's 'energy ceasefire'.
“kyiv resumed attacks on russian oil infrastructure”
Starlink service slowdown
Starlink services in Ukraine slowed after partial restrictions impeded military defense.
“starlink services in his country were still being restored”
Starlink speed status
Starlink speed was partially restored but not fully back to pre-restriction levels.
“has the speed been fully restored to what it was before? no. is the speed being restored now? yes”
US deal with Russia
US signed deal allowing Russia to add 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets before midterms.
“the waiver allows moscow to add 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets”
Ukraine's funding request
Zelensky asked EU for 70 billion euros to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia.
“we need at least 70billion euros more from you, for defence, for weapons and for our resilience”
Trump calls Ukraine strikes 'disgrace'
Trump called Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries a 'disgrace' and blamed Zelensky for war.
“this is a disgrace”
Ukraine's drone attack on refinery
Ukraine struck Russia's Ryazan region refinery causing fire after Trump's 'energy ceasefire'.
“a ukrainian drone attack on russia's ryazan region caused a fire to break out at a major oil refinery”
Starshield military impact
Ukraine's Starshield service slowed affecting drone defense capabilities.
“starshield services in his country were still being restored after partial restrictions impeded the military's ability to defend against russian forces”
Trump's criticism of Zelensky
Trump said Zelensky was 'more difficult to deal with than Putin' and would not settle.
“he is not a good guy for us to deal with”
Ukraine's military response
Ukraine destroyed four Russian Su-34 aircraft in airfield strikes.
“ukraine's defence forces struck an airfield in the voronezh region on thursday”
Russia's retaliation
Russia targeted Ukrainian supermarket in drone strike causing injuries.
“a russian drone strike on ukraine's city of kharkiv killed three people and injured at least five”
Starlink military impact
Starlink slowdown left Ukrainian forces unable to shoot down drones.
“we couldn't use a tool of defence... that is very painful”
Ukraine's Patriot missile shortage
Ukraine ran out of Patriot air defense missiles after strikes.
“as of october 7, there were only ten missiles left”
The big picture
Zelensky mocks Trump's midterm struggles after US President signed deal to buy Russian diesel, sparking Ukraine's oil strikes.
