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Zelenskyy defends himself after Trump’s claim he is more difficult to deal with than Putin – Europe live

Ukraine president also says Starlink speeds not fully restored and Kyiv working with France on other options Several leaders offered Zelenskyy very friendly welcome or, in some cases, simply a big hug as he walked into the room before the formal part of the meeting got under way.

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