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News in English (USA) / 02.03.2025 / 11:00

Zelenskyy Receives Warm Welcome in the UK Following Tense Trump Meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of a crucial European summit aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine amid ongoing tensions following his recent encounter with former US President Donald Trump. Starmer expressed full backing for Zelenskyy, encouraging unity among European leaders to address the ongoing conflict with Russia. The UK announced a significant financial commitment to Ukraine, including a £2 billion loan funded by frozen Russian assets, further bolstering defense capabilities in response to the war. Leaders across Europe have rallied to support Zelenskyy, who aims to use the UK’s financial aid to enhance weapons production in Ukraine. Despite the uncomfortable fallout from the Trump meeting, Zelenskyy received a royal welcome and a series of assurances of support from his British counterparts.
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