LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in London following a tense exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office.
**Ukrainian President Thanks Americans for Their Support**
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has conveyed gratitude to the American people and their leaders, expressing hope for continued strong relations with the U.S. This comes on the heels of a heated confrontation with President Trump that left the nature of the relationship between the two nations in question. Ukraine had entered the discussions prepared to finalize a mineral agreement with the United States, viewing it as a potential pathway to a fair ceasefire, but ultimately departed without any agreement.
In several online posts on Saturday, Zelenskyy acknowledged the support from the United States, highlighting the roles of Trump, Congress, and the American populace. He expressed, “Our bond with the American President transcends the individual leaders: it’s a historic and resilient connection between our peoples. … The American people have played a crucial role in helping our people.” He further added, “We desire to maintain robust relations with America, and I truly hope we achieve it.”
**Zelenskyy Speedily Arrives in the UK for Discussions with Starmer**
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to have an afternoon meeting on Saturday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following the dramatic fallout with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Zelenskyy’s aircraft, adorned with the Ukrainian flag, touched down at London Stansted Airport the morning succeeding the publicized diplomatic confrontation.
Originally scheduled to meet Starmer on Sunday, Zelenskyy’s visit was expedited after his Washington trip. The meeting is set to precede a European summit in London, where leaders aim to strategize for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war and discuss security measures across the continent.
