By Jeanna Smialek and Stephen Castle
A day after President Trump blasted Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, in a heated Oval Office meeting on Friday, leaders in Europe were assessing what the rift would mean for their own security, and Mr. Zelensky reassured his own people that they were not alone in the fight against Russia.
The blowup in the meeting between the two leaders was the latest sign that Mr. Trump was pivoting American foreign policy away from traditional allies like Ukraine and Europe. It also illustrated the seriousness of his plans to quickly end the war in Ukraine, which could result in a deal that empowers Russia.
Mr. Zelensky arrived in London on Saturday and was greeted by Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain at 10 Downing Street. Mr. Starmer expressed his country’s “absolute determination” to stand with Mr. Zelensky and achieve “a lasting peace for Ukraine based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Downing Street on Saturday. AP Video
“As you heard from the cheers on the street outside, you have full backing across the United Kingdom, and we stand with you and Ukraine for as long as it takes,” Mr. Starmer said.
Mr. Zelensky said he was “very happy” that King Charles III had agreed to meet him on Sunday. He was also expected to attend a summit on Sunday with other European leaders that Mr. Starmer had organized. The event had been planned as an opportunity to debrief allies on Mr. Starmer’s trip to meet Mr. Trump on Thursday in Washington, but it will now take on new importance.
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