'‘It’s easier dealing with Trump than Putin,’ Zelenskyy tells Euronews amid US tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected U.S. President's claim that he is more difficult to deal with than Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to Euronews on Friday at an EU summit in Brussels, Zelensky was asked about Donald Trump's criticism. The remarks come amid tensions between Kiev and Washington over Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. Trump has criticized the strikes, blaming them for contributing to rising global fuel prices. Zelensky said his priority was to defend Ukraine, adding that it is clear that we have the right to defend ourselves. The Ukrainian president said Ukraine remained committed to ending the war, but accused Putin of having no genuine interest in a peace agreement. European leaders have meanwhile sought to maintain pressure on Moscow, despite Washington's decision to ease some sanctions.