European Union leaders plan to urge Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to tone down his public criticism of US President Donald Trump to prevent further strain on US-Ukraine relations.

European Union leaders plan to urge Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to tone down his public criticism of Donald Trump.

President Volodymyr Zelensky met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels. The two discussed Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and new air defense packages.

Zelensky wrote on Facebook: 'I began my visit to Brussels with a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. As always, we are coordinating closely to provide greater protection and security for Ukraine.'

De Wever said following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the European Council meeting in Brussels... Zelensky and De Wever also discussed the possibility of supplying Ukraine with ammunition for the F-16s.

EU leaders are expected to further discuss Ukraine’s funding with President Volodymyr Zelensky during the summit in Brussels that is scheduled for Oct. 15-16.

EU leaders will discuss Ukraine with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the European Council summit in Brussels on October 15–16.

The discussion will include the escalation of Russia’s hybrid attacks in Ukraine and EU member states.

Another important element will be funding: defining Ukraine’s needs more precisely and determining how to meet them together with international partners.