@the_kyiv_independent: Asked at the Oct. 16 press conference in Brussels whether he is being treated as a scapegoat for U.S. President Donald Trump’s problems, President Volodymyr Zelensky paused, smiled and said, “This is my answer.” ⠀ Zelensky also challenged Trump’s broader approach to Russia over the past few days, saying “we cannot proceed with these diesel deals,” because it will be followed by the lifting of further sanctions on gas, banks, individuals, and Russian assets. ⠀ “If I don’t stand up to this, if I don’t defend against it, who else will do this?” Zelensky asked. ⠀ Video: European Union.