Zelensky criticizes EU pipeline pressure and comments on Trump-Putin comparisons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described European Union pressure to reopen a Russian oil pipeline as a form of 'blackmail'. He also commented on President Donald Trump's recent remarks, in which Trump suggested it was harder to deal with Zelensky than with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky stated Ukraine is prepared for further peace talks but is waiting for the US and Russia to engage.