Associated PressBefore the Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to western European capitals as a junior partner, one of many leaders of poorer eastern countries looking for aid and attention. He showered European leaders with thanks, hugs and kisses for all their support so far to counter the Russian invasion — but grew ever bolder in his demands for more. Some leaders took him almost in a wrestling grip, pressing hands and elbows, kisses flying all around. EU leaders pledged to look at boosting ammunition production for Ukraine. At the summit, he had meetings in small groups with EU leaders to ask them directly for the weapons he wanted.
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