# Amid Trump tensions, Zelensky says Ukraine will stand its ground with Europe’s support

https://mins.news/en/item/103230

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-16 14:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/amid-trump-tensions-zelensky-says-ukraine-will-stand-its-ground-with-europes-support/

> In Brussels, Zelensky thanked the U.S. for supporting Ukraine but said it was one of many countries backing Kyiv and that he would defend Ukraine’s interests if needed. He described Europe as united behind Ukraine and cited military aid, intelligence, funding and joint work on an anti-ballistic system.

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