King Charles to hold official audience for Ukrainian president as show of support after Trump clash

Summary

After a tense Oval Office encounter with Donald Trump and JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a warm UK welcome, including an official audience with King Charles at Sandringham.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a defence summit with European and NATO allies to reaffirm solidarity with Ukraine, discuss unlocking frozen Russian assets, and counter the rift caused by Trump’s accusations of Zelenskyy’s ingratitude.

European leaders fear the spat endangers Western unity and peace efforts and are vowing no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukrainian involvement.

  • taanegl@lemmy.worldEnglish
    121·
    2 days ago

    The motivation now is for Europe to finance the entire war… to ensure Zelensky doesn’t need to go back to the US.

    Such disgrace. I’ve heard of “ugly Americans”, but this is ridiculous.

    • CitizenKong@lemmy.worldEnglish
      65·
      1 day ago

      I mean we had to get off the US’ teats at some point, it’s been 80 years. A pity that it had to happen like this, but we have to look forward and turn Europe into the beacon of democratic ideals that the US refuses to be anymore. It will be a hard and rocky road for sure, but we can come out the other side stronger and better in every way.

    • margaritox@lemmy.worldEnglish
      40·
      2 days ago

      Yea, it’s a shame that the American people elected this clown to represent them. I’m really heartbroken they/we didn’t choose better.