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Zelensky Urges $40 Billion as Trump Exits NATO Talks

6/20/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently called for $40 billion each year from Western allies to sustain Ukraine's resistance against Russia. He expressed disappointment over U.S. President Trump's abrupt meeting exit, which could have bolstered support. With doubts surrounding Trump's participation in the NATO summit, fears grow about the pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire amid relentless assaults.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently called for $40 billion each year from Western allies to sustain Ukraine's resistance against Russia. He expressed disappointment over U.S. President Trump's abrupt meeting exit, which could have bolstered support. With doubts surrounding Trump's participation in the NATO summit, fears grow about the pressure on Russia to agree to a ceasefire amid relentless assaults.