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    Zelensky breaks silence on Ukraine-US future after explosive row with Trump

    Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken for the first time since his explosive clash with Donald Trump in an Oval Office meeting.The Ukrainian president repeated his demands for security guarantees to end the war with Russia, following the clash on Friday (28 February). Speaking in an interview on Fox News, Zelensky said his people “just want to hear that America (is) on our side and that America will stay with us, not with Russians.”He added Ukraine won’t enter peace talks with Russia until it has security guarantees against another offensive.He described Friday’s clash with Trump in the Oval Office as “not good for both sides.” More

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    Ukraine envoy’s reaction during Trump-Zelensky Oval Office clash goes viral

    A video showing the Ukraine ambassador’s reaction to the fiery exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the Oval Office has gone viral.Oksana Markarova can be seen closing her eyes with her head in her hands during the heated clash at the White House on Friday (28 February).The world’s press watched as the two leaders clashed in an extraordinary exchange. Trump and Vice President JD Vance laid into Zelensky, saying he showed disrespect, driving relations with Kyiv’s most important wartime ally to a new low. The Ukrainian leader was told to leave, a US official said. More

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    Donald Trump praises Keir Starmer’s ‘beautiful’ accent as he makes special pledge

    Donald Trump praised Sir Keir Starmer’s “beautiful” accent as he pledged to continue the “special” relationship between the US and UK.The two leaders held a press conference following an earlier Oval Office meeting where the war in Ukraine and trade deals featured high on the agenda.Earlier on Thursday (27 February), Sir Keir handed a letter from King Charles to Mr Trump, inviting him to the UK for a second state visit.Speaking at the press conference, Sir Keir said: “I look forward to welcoming you to the United Kingdom.”The US President replied: “What a beautiful accent. I would have been president 20 years ago if I had that accent.” More

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    Trump compliments Starmer’s wife when questioned on US-UK relationship

    Donald Trump applauded Sir Keir Starmer’s “beautiful wife” when questioned on his relationship with the UK prime minster during their Oval Office meeting on Thursday, 27 February.The US president said he was “very impressed” with Lady Victoria Starmer as he spoke with the PM in Washington.Sir Keir is visiting Washington to push the reluctant Mr Trump to provide a US “backstop” to prevent Vladimir Putin from launching a fresh assault on Ukraine after any peace deal.The US president said he and the UK prime minister “get along famously” and accepted an invitation that Sir Keir delivered from King Charles III for a second state visit to the UK. More

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    Keir Starmer clashes with JD Vance over vice president’s attack on Europe’s free speech

    Sir Keir Starmer appeared to clash with US Vice President JD Vance over his previous attack on Europe’s free speech.America’s relationship with Europe was brought up during Sir Keir’s White House meeting with Donald Trump on Thursday (27 February).Speaking at the Munich Security Conference earlier this. month, Mr Vance accused European governments – including the UK’s, of retreating from their values and ignoring voter concerns on migration and free speech.Mr Vance said US and Europe relations would be discussed at lunch, before he was interrupted by the UK Prime Minister, who told him: “We have had free speech in the United Kingdom for a long time.” More

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    Donald Trump makes U-turn on Volodymyr Zelensky dictator comment during meeting with Keir Starmer

    Donald Trump appeared to make a U-turn after previously describing Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “dictator”.The US President was quizzed about his relations with Zelensky and Vladimir Putin during an Oval Office meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Thursday (27 February).He was also asked about his comments calling the Ukrainian president a “dictator” earlier this month.“Do you still think President Zelensky is a dictator?”, a reporter asked Trump.The president replied: “Did I say that?“I can’t believe I said that. Next question please.” More

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    Trump and Starmer’s first words to each other before crunch Ukraine talks

    Sir Keir Starmer gave Donald Trump a friendly pat on the shoulder as he arrived at the White House for crunch talks on Ukraine on Thursday, 27 February.The UK prime minister is visiting Washington to push the reluctant US president to provide a US “backstop” to prevent the Russian leader from launching a fresh assault on Ukraine after any peace deal.Mr Trump has said he would not provide security guarantees “beyond very much”, insisting it was for Europeans to protect Ukraine.The Republican, who has launched efforts with Russia to find a quick peace deal to end the invasion, has falsely accused Volodymyr Zelensky of being a “dictator” and suggested the Ukrainian leader was to blame for starting the war. More

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    Starmer takes playful jab at Musk in DC reception speech: ‘Taking out a chainsaw isn’t my style’

    Keir Starmer took a playful dig at Elon Musk while speaking at the UK Embassy in Washington DC on the eve of his meeting with US President Donald Trump on 27 February.“We share the view that our best days lie ahead.  And, you know, taking out a chainsaw isn’t quite my style.” said Sir Keir. “But we are stripping away red tape and bureaucracy. We are reforming permitting, getting things built, reducing barriers to investment and growth.”The prime minister’s comments followed Elon Musk’s appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, D.C., on 20 February, where he waved a blinged-out chainsaw around on stage. More