The prime minister spoke to Zelensky on the phone and expressed support for "Ukraine's democratically elected leader".

Summary

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “democratically elected leader” after Donald Trump called him a “dictator” for suspending elections during the war.

Starmer, who spoke with Zelensky, supported Ukraine’s decision, comparing it to the UK’s actions during World War II.

The controversy comes ahead of Starmer’s meeting with Trump, where he plans to push for a US security “backstop” for Ukraine.

Trump’s remarks have sparked criticism, while Russia continues to dismiss potential peace deals without Ukrainian elections.

    • @cynarEnglish
      11•2 days ago

      We left the union (an action I fought hard against). We are still part of Europe (geographically ) however.

      • @SpaceNoodleEnglish
        2•2 days ago

        Nope, they sawed it right off and filled the gap with water.

      • @SpaceNoodleEnglish
        2•2 days ago

        Look at a map, buddy. It’s clearly not connected any more. It’s floating alone all by itself.

      • @SpaceNoodleEnglish
        2•2 days ago

        Yeah you can clearly see it’s disconnected from the mainland now

      • @SpaceNoodleEnglish
        -1•2 days ago

        It’s literally the first two letters of it