Zelensky asserts Ukraine's right to self-defense despite Trump calling strikes a 'disgrace'

Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has the right to defend itself because Russia has not stopped its attacks, following a three-day pause in strikes on Russian oil refineries at Trump's request for an energy ceasefire. Trump criticized Zelensky, saying he is "more difficult to deal with than [Russian President] Vladimir Putin" and called the strikes a "disgrace." Meanwhile, deadly attacks continued in Ukraine, with at least 19 injured in a Russian drone strike in Kharkiv. EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, stated they support Ukraine and will not lift sanctions unless Russia stops the war, while Moscow denied agreeing to the energy ceasefire.