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The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, talking to reporters after a summit with European leaders in London, sought to move the conversation forward from his difficult meeting with Donald Trump and signalled Ukraine’s readiness to sign a minerals deal. Zelenskyy said he did not think the US would stop its assistance to Ukraine, because as ‘leaders of the civilised world’ they would not want to help Vladimir Putin, the Russian president. ‘As regards to salvaging the relationship, I think our relationship will continue,’ he told reporters via a translator after the London meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at Downing Street for a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Ahead of his arrival, Mr Zelensky publicly thanked Donald Trump for America’s support after their meeting in the Oval Office descended into a shouting match, abruptly halting peace talks between the two leaders.
He posted on X, formerly Twitter: “I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion.”
He added: “America’s help has been vital in helping us survive, and I want to acknowledge that. Despite the tough dialogue, we remain strategic partners.”
Sir Keir Starmer is set to welcome dozens of world leaders to London on Sunday for a summit aimed at reviving hopes for a just peace in Ukraine.
In a statement, Downing Street confirmed the leaders of Ukraine, France, Germany, Denmark, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Canada, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Romania, as well as the Turkish Foreign Minister, would attend.
Also expected are European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Antonio Costa, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
Most of these leaders have rallied behind Zelenskyy since he was ordered to leave the White House following a heated, live broadcast argument with President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance on Friday.
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