Senate leader and UK PM back Zelensky after Trump's derogatory comments

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have expressed support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This follows U.S. President Donald Trump's derogatory comments about Zelensky, which Thune stated do not represent the views of the Senate. Trump criticized Zelensky, calling him a "clown" and suggesting Ukraine cannot defeat Russia. He also claimed Zelensky is responsible for the ongoing war, which has drawn backlash from Zelensky, who accused Trump of spreading Russian disinformation. The situation marks a shift in U.S. political support for Ukraine, with prominent leaders openly distancing themselves from Trump's remarks. This comes amid rising tensions in the Ukraine conflict and ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Russia.