# Blindsided again by Trump, Europe puts on a brave face and rallies behind Ukraine

https://mins.news/en/item/96808

- euronews, 2026-10-12 16:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/12/blindsided-again-by-trump-europe-puts-on-a-brave-face-and-rallies-behind-ukraine

> European leaders have presented a united front in support of Ukraine, while news of the diesel deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin continues to send shockwaves across the alliance.

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