Zelensky stresses Ukraine's importance after White House incident

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of Ukraine being heard after a tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Reports indicate Zelensky was asked to leave during the meeting, which affected a planned minerals deal. Zelensky's comments came ahead of a meeting in London with European leaders to discuss defense and security. The clash with Trump raised concerns about unity among allies regarding support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. Despite the disagreement, Zelensky expressed gratitude for U.S. support and indicated that relations could be repaired. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is working to strengthen ties between Ukraine and the U.S. following the incident.