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I thank the people and government of the United Kingdom for their tremendous support from the very beginning of this war. We are happy to have such strategic partners and to share the same vision of what a secure future should look like for all."
Zelensky wrote on X, formerly Twitter, after his meeting with Starmer Offer some words of appreciation for the United States of America and the president who's trying to save your country."
In one of numerous barbed exchanges, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Zelensky Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity must be defended,
Swinney said in a separate social media post I'm not going to be diverted by the SNP or others trying to ramp up the rhetoric."
I watched it and I couldn't believe what was happening, he was being humiliated."
She told the same programme The UK and France are the most advanced in thinking of this, and that is why President Macron and I are working on this plan, which we will then discuss with the US,
added Starmer, who spoke to Macron and Trump on Saturday after having talks with Zelenskyy in Downing Street The important thing is how to react to that. There are several different routes people could go down. One is to ramp up the rhetoric as to how outraged we all are or not,
The other is to do what I did, which is roll up my sleeves, pick up the phone, talk to President Trump, talk to President Zelensky, then invite President Zelensky for an extensive meeting yesterday, a warm welcome, and then further pick up the phone to President Macron and President Trump afterwards,
During our talks we discussed the challenges standing before Ukraine and all of Europe, coordination with our partners, concrete steps to strengthen Ukraine's position and ending the war in a just fashion, with reliable security guarantees,
Zelenskyy wrote on the Telegram messaging app Nobody wants to see that."
Sir Keir told the BBC's Sunday with Laura ... adding: I was in my office, and nobody wants to see that. Later that day, I then picked up the phone to President Trump, and I picked up the phone to President Zelensky, because, to my mind, focus has to be a lasting peace in Ukraine.”
I wouldn't trust Putin which is why I want a security guarantee."
The Prime Minister also said The King has extended the invitation."
And Sir Keir dismissed any suggestion that Donald Trump's planned state visit to the UK could be cancelled, saying The Prime Minister has tonight spoken to both President Trump and President Zelensky. He retains unwavering support for Ukraine, and is doing all he can to find a path forward to a lasting peace based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine. The Prime Minister looks forward to hosting international leaders on Sunday including President Zelensky."
A statement from No 10 said King Charles MUST cancel this UK #Trump visit. Does anyone want to see our monarch in an embarrassing photo opportunity with the baby bully currently inhabiting the White House after tonight’s disgusting tantrum? Surely no matter what our struggles we are better than that?"
BBC star and Loose Women panellist Mariella Frostrup also said Proud to be British. Well done Starmer in welcoming Zelensky to the number 10. We must keep supporting the Ukrainians. Sir Rod."
Sharing a picture of the two outsider No1 Downing Street, he wrote on his Instagram Story You wouldn’t be a tough guy without us."
You have full backing across the United Kingdom, and we stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes,
If this is not a wake-up call, I don’t know what is.”
An EU diplomat emphasized the urgency, warning God bless Great Britain and long live the king.”
During that visit, Zelenskyy had expressed deep gratitude, saying