
United States: In the wake of an incendiary clash between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, Western powers moved swiftly to restate their unwavering commitment to Ukraine, as tensions between Washington and its closest allies deepened. This extraordinary diplomatic standoff underscored the precarious balancing act that Western capitals have been forced to navigate since Trump’s return to office.
As European leaders strive to fortify Kyiv against relentless Russian aggression, they must simultaneously contend with a transactional US president who appears increasingly sympathetic to Vladimir Putin, resists dissent, and is actively dismantling long-established security frameworks across the Atlantic.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer found himself at the center of one of the most diplomatically fraught visits to Washington by a UK leader in recent memory. Following his meeting with Trump at the White House on Thursday, Starmer promptly reached out to both Trump and Zelensky in a bid to manage the fallout.
“Starmer remains resolute in his support for Ukraine and is committed to forging a durable peace—one predicated on the principles of sovereignty and security,” a Downing Street spokesperson affirmed.
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