Badenoch sympathizes with Zelensky after Trump confrontation

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, expressed sympathy for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his tense meeting with Donald Trump. She criticized the public nature of their disagreement and emphasized Zelensky's role as a symbol of Ukrainian resilience. During the meeting, Trump and Vice President JD Vance confronted Zelensky over his comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump accused Zelensky of not showing enough gratitude for U.S. support, while Vance deemed his remarks disrespectful. Badenoch highlighted the importance of U.S. security guarantees for NATO and warned against American disengagement. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the need for a lasting peace agreement in Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity of a strong Ukraine and U.S. support.