European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
European leaders have actually rallied behind Volodymyr Zelensky after Donald Trumps furious exchange with the Ukrainian president in the
White House.The leaders of Germany, France, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands were among those who posted social networks messages backing
Ukraine - with Zelensky responding straight to each one to thank them for their support.The Ukrainian president has shown up in London to
attend a summit hosted by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer who keeps unwavering assistance for Ukraine, Downing Street said.It comes after
remarkable scenes in the Oval Office on Friday as United States President Trump clashed with Zelensky, informing him to negotiate with
Russia or we are out.At one point, Trump told Zelensky he was not glad enough for US military and political support throughout Ukraines
fight against Russias intrusion, which he was gambling with World War Three.As a flurry of encouraging messages for Ukraine were posted by
European leaders following the row - along with posts from the prime ministers of Canada, Australia and New Zealand - Zelensky responded to
every one: Thank you for your support.French President Emmanuel Macron posted: There is an assailant: Russia
There is a victim: Ukraine
We were best to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago - and to keep doing so.Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said the
Netherlands supports Ukraine now more than ever, including: We desire a lasting peace and an end to the war of hostility started by Russia
For Ukraine and its people, and for Europe.Germanys outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz composed that nobody desires peace more than the
residents of Ukraine, with his replacement-in-waiting Friedrich Merz including that we stand with Ukraine and we need to never puzzle
assailant and victim in this dreadful war.Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said: Ukraine, Spain stands with you, while his Polish
equivalent Donald Tusk wrote: Dear [Zelensky], dear Ukrainian buddies, you are not alone.European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
told Zelensky: Your dignity honours the bravery of the Ukrainian people.Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will continue to
stand with Ukraine and Ukrainians in achieving a just and lasting peace.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese published that his nation
had proudly supported the brave people of Ukraine in their struggle to protect their sovereignty against the brutality of Russian
aggressiveness and in assistance of international law.There were also helpful messages for Ukraine from political leaders in Austria,
Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Romania, Sweden and Slovenia.However,
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban voiced his support for Trump, composing: Strong males make peace, weak men make war
Today President Donald Trump stood bravely for peace
Even if it was challenging for lots of to absorb
Thank you, Mr President!Zelensky left the White House early following his row with Trump - however afterwards thanked the US president on
social media for his support, saying: Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working precisely for that.Writing on messenger app
Telegram on Saturday, Zelensky stated it was really crucial for us that Ukraine is heard and that no one forgets about it, neither
throughout the war nor after.It is very important for people in Ukraine to understand that they are not alone, that their interests are
represented in every country, in every corner of the world, he added.In an interview with Fox News following his White House check out,
Zelensky said his row with Trump was bad for both sides but he believed the relationship could be salvaged.The set interrupted each other
consistently in front of the media during what was expected to be a start to the two leaders signing an agreement that would provide the US
access to Ukraines deposits of unusual earth minerals.Fridays discussion soured after the US Vice-President JD Vance - who was sitting
together with other political leaders in the room - informed Zelensky that the war needed to be ended through diplomacy.Zelensky reacted by
asking what kind of diplomacy?, referencing a previous 2019 ceasefire deal that was concurred 3 years before Russias full-blown intrusion
when Moscow was supporting and arming separatist fighters in Ukraines east.The vice-president then accused Zelensky of being ill-mannered
and litigating the scenario in front of the media.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has actually called for a top without hold-up
between the US, Europe and allies on Ukraine.Sir Keirs crunch talks at Downing Street on Sunday will see European leaders prepare efforts to
police a future Ukraine peace deal.The UK prime minister believes a deal will have to involve United States military assets supplying
monitoring, intelligence and possibly warplanes providing air cover to hinder Russian President Vladimir Putin.Source: BBC-- Agencies