Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet EU leaders as European officials press him to moderate his public criticism of US President Donald Trump. The Financial Times reports that EU leaders expect to ask Zelenskyy to adjust his rhetoric, with European capitals increasingly alarmed by his comments about the US president.
The reports frame the move as part of a wider effort to manage sensitivities in Ukraine’s relationship with Washington amid a deepening rift referenced by other outlets. While details of what specific remarks will be addressed are not provided, the consistent theme across sources is that EU leaders want Zelenskyy to reduce the risk of further strain with the United States.
Across the outlets, the emphasis differs slightly: one highlights the expectation of a direct request tied to Ukraine–US political dynamics, while another focuses more narrowly on the aim of “softening” criticism. All accounts, however, agree that the EU side plans to raise Zelenskyy’s rhetoric during the planned meetings.
