EU backs Ukraine as Trump criticizes strikes on Russia

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The confrontation highlights a widening strategic strain within Western support for Ukraine. EU leaders are seeking to reassure Kyiv while the battlefield remains dangerous and concerns grow that reduced U.S. assistance could weaken Ukraine’s ability to defend its cities and conduct operations. Trump’s criticism also raises concerns about the impact of refinery attacks on energy prices and the future direction of American policy toward the war.[3]

Sources: Reuters, BBC News