Keir Starmer defends Zelensky after Trump calls him a dictator

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, defending him against Donald Trump's claims of dictatorship. Starmer emphasized Zelensky's democratic election and noted that suspending elections during wartime is reasonable. Starmer's comments come after Trump blamed Ukraine for the conflict with Russia and labeled Zelensky a "dictator." Starmer plans to meet Trump in Washington next week, marking their first in-person discussion since Trump returned to office. Other UK political leaders also rejected Trump's statements. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and Lib Dem leader Ed Davey affirmed Zelensky's legitimacy and called for unity against Trump's remarks.