UK and Germany support Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Trump's 'dictator' remark
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Donald Trump labeled him a "dictator." They emphasized Zelenskyy's democratic election and the legality of suspending elections during wartime. Trump's comments followed a meeting in Saudi Arabia where US and Russian officials discussed relations, excluding Ukraine. Zelenskyy responded by accusing Trump of being misinformed and criticized the exclusion of Ukraine from the talks. European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have reiterated the importance of including Ukraine in negotiations. They condemned Trump's remarks, asserting that the suspension of elections is constitutional under current wartime conditions.