UK’s Starmer Embraces Zelenskyy, Offers Unwavering Support
By By Brian Melley
Posted March 1, 2025 2:35 pm
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer embraced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday and told him he had the nation’s unwavering support a day after the blowout at the White House with President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy arrived to shouts of support from people who had gathered outside of 10 Downing St., where Starmer gave him a hug and ushered him inside.
“And as you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom,” Starmer told the leader of the war-torn country. “We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take.”
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Zelenskyy thanked him and the people of the U.K. for their support and friendship.
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The meeting comes the day after an extraordinary diplomatic meltdown when Trump and Vice President JD Vance blasted Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on live television for not being grateful enough for U.S. support.
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Zelenskyy had been poised to ink a deal to give the U.S. access to mineral riches as Trump pressures Ukraine to reach a deal to end the war with Russia. But he left town without signing anything.
Zelenskyy had been scheduled to meet with Starmer on Sunday before a summit with other European leaders to discuss Ukraine and shoring up defenses across the continent.
But the timetable for their bilateral meeting was apparently sped up in the aftermath of the Washington visit.
Zelenskyy will meet with King Charles III on Sunday before the summit that is being held at Lancaster House, a 200-year-old mansion near Buckingham Palace.
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**Conclusion:**
The meeting between Starmer and Zelenskyy comes as a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic saga between Ukraine and the United States. The two leaders’ willingness to work together to address the war in Ukraine is a positive sign for the region.
**Frequently Asked Questions:**
* What did Starmer and Zelenskyy discuss during their meeting?
+ The two leaders discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and the need for international support to bring peace to the region.
* What was the outcome of the meeting?
+ The meeting resulted in a commitment from Starmer to provide Ukraine with unwavering support, and Zelenskyy thanked the UK for its backing.
* What is the current situation between Ukraine and the United States?
+ The two countries are engaged in a diplomatic struggle, with Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticizing Zelenskyy for not being grateful enough for U.S. support.
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