EU leaders plan to ask Zelenskyy to soften his criticism of Trump2026-10-16European leaders plan to discuss with Volodymyr Zelenskyy his public criticism of Donald Trump during a meeting in Brussels.Diplomats are preparing a “sympathetic but firm” warning for Zelenskyy: even justified criticism is not always worth voicing publicly.European leaders are concerned that a public escalation between Kyiv and Washington could damage transatlantic relations and cooperation, which are vital for Ukraine.Despite their reservations about Kyiv’s rhetoric, EU leaders intend to reaffirm their continued full support for Ukraine.EU to request Zelenskyy dial back criticism of Trump - FT (RBC-Ukraine)Євролідери закликають Зеленського пом'якшити критику Трампа (ZN.UA)"Возможно, это и правда": лидеры ЕС попросят Зеленского сдержать критику в адрес Трампа, – FT (24 Kanal)"Можливо, це й правда": лідери ЄС попросять Зеленського стримати критику Трампа, – FT (24 Kanal)Лідери ЄС закликають Зеленського пом’якшити критику Трампа — FT (TSN)EU leaders plan to urge Zelenskyy to tone down Trump criticism - FT (Hromadske)