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Zelensky seeks EU backing as US ties with Trump worsen
Zelensky warns US sanctions lift could aid Putin as EU pledges €70bn aid.
In brief
Zelensky warns US sanctions lift could aid Putin as EU pledges €70bn aid. Ukraine's president urges EU for €70 billion more aid after Trump's sanctions deal with Russia. Originally reported by France24.
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The short version
Ukraine's president urges EU for €70 billion more aid after Trump's sanctions deal with Russia.