Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump

According to the AP, fears mount that a sharp deterioration in relations between Ukraine and the United States this week could leave Ukraine further exposed to Russia's escalating aerial assaults[1] as winter approaches.The AP reports that on Thursday, Zelenskyy said that he felt betrayed by the American president[1]. In an interview with Newsmax, Trump said "Zelenskyy is not a good guy for us to deal with."[1]At an EU summit in Brussels, PBS reports, the leaders applauded Zelenskyy when he entered the meeting room, vowed to maintain support for Ukraine and urged the U.S. to put pressure on[1] Putin. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the AP, "if we want to end this war then we have to squeeze the aggressor."[2]ABC News, carrying the AP report, says Zelenskyy complained about a breakdown in Western intelligence sharing and sudden restrictions on the use of Starshield[2]. He called the limits "a dangerous and unpleasant surprise"[1]. According to the AP, he also slammed Trump's diesel deal with Russia[1].Newser, also carrying the AP report, cites a UN human rights office report saying that at least 328 civilians were killed and 2,105 wounded last month, a total that is 85% higher than in September last year[3].The Russian Defense Ministry said Friday that its air defenses intercepted 644 Ukrainian drones overnight[1], the AP reports. Reports on flight disruption differ: PBS cites Interfax as saying more than 200 flights out of four Moscow airports were delayed[1], while ABC cites the Moskva news agency as saying nearly 160 flights were delayed or canceled[2].