EU LEADERS RALLY AROUND ZELENSKIY AS TRUMP CALLS UKRAINIAN STRIKES ON RUSSIA A DISGRACE

What happened: EU leaders hosted Zelenskiy in Brussels as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities. Trump called Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries a disgrace and said they raise world oil prices. Key numbers: Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv killed three people. Why it matters: Zelenskiy said there are no Russian signals of readiness to end the war, so Ukraine must prepare for winter with energy, air defence and funding. EU officials said Europe cannot replace Starlink in the short term, and leaders remain divided on new financial pledges. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

EU leaders rallying around Zelenskiy amid Trump's disgrace comment signals geopolitical tension.

EU leaders rallying around Zelenskiy amid Trump's disgrace comment signals geopolitical tension. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.