Starmer receives Zelenskyj: power play after scandal with Trump!

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British Prime Minister Starmer receives Zelenskyj in London today before the Ukraine summit. Mood of crisis after scandal with Trump.

Starmer receives Zelenskyj: power play after scandal with Trump!

Amid a tense mood of crisis, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street today, March 1, 2025. This comes against the backdrop of an unprecedented scandal between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in the White House, which led to an announcement by the US that it would end military aid to Ukraine. As a result, many European politicians supported the Ukrainian president, with Starmer reaffirming his unwavering support for Ukraine and wanting to seek a solution to the conflict Krone.at reported.

While Zelenskyj arrived in Britain from the USA today, Starmer is planning an important Ukraine summit for Sunday in London, to which high-ranking European heads of state and government are also invited. Among the participants are Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Starmer has positioned himself as a transatlantic bridge builder and has already held talks with Trump and Zelensky to maintain dialogue n-tv.de.

The scandal and its consequences

The conflict between Zelensky and Trump escalated during a public appearance, derailing planned talks on raw materials in Ukraine. Starmer, who previously had a harmonious meeting with Trump, refrained from sharing public displays of solidarity. Instead, he did everything he could to take a stand ahead of the summit, scheduled for Sunday, and help stabilize diplomatic relations between the United States and Ukraine.