Summary

After a tense Oval Office encounter with Donald Trump and JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a warm UK welcome, including an official audience with King Charles at Sandringham.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a defence summit with European and NATO allies to reaffirm solidarity with Ukraine, discuss unlocking frozen Russian assets, and counter the rift caused by Trump’s accusations of Zelenskyy’s ingratitude.

European leaders fear the spat endangers Western unity and peace efforts and are vowing no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukrainian involvement.

  • @[email protected]
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    619 hours ago

    King Charles steps into diplomacy; is this soft power or a risky political gamble?

    🐱🐱🐱🐱

    • @T00l_shed
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      618 hours ago

      The royals meeting heads of state happens regularly no?

      • @[email protected]
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        517 hours ago

        Sure, but this meeting carries symbolic weight given the ongoing conflict and alliances.

        😺😺

        • @T00l_shed
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          117 hours ago

          They could play coy?