Starmer reaffirms support for Ukraine after tensions rise

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a tense meeting in Washington. The discussion turned heated over US support for Ukraine, with Trump urging Zelensky to show more gratitude. Starmer reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and is set to host Zelensky and other European leaders for a summit on Sunday. The meeting in the Oval Office was marked by interruptions and ended without signing a minerals deal. The incident drew mixed reactions in the US, with Republicans praising Trump and Democrats criticizing him. European allies expressed support for Zelensky, while Russia noted the restraint shown by Trump and Vice President JD Vance during the confrontation.