Zelensky-von der Leyen talks tense; EU drops sanctions on two Russian oligarchs

A tense meeting between Zelensky and von der Leyen confirmed EU pressure on Ukraine to pass reforms for further funding, while Kyiv criticized the EU's same-day decision to lift sanctions on two Russian oligarchs. The sanctions reversal marks a notable softening of EU enforcement, potentially signaling internal divisions over Russia policy. The funding-reform linkage is confirmed, but the impact of the oligarch delisting on Ukraine's aid trajectory remains uncertain.