British PM Starmer to Zelenskyy: UK fully backs Ukraine

On March 1, Starmer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the meeting, he assured Zelenskyy that he has "the full backing across the United Kingdom."

"We stand with you and Ukraine for as long as it may take," the prime minister added.

In response, Ukraine’s leader expressed gratitude to the UK and noted that Kyiv counts on British support.

"Indeed, I have met many people, and I want to thank you, the people of the United Kingdom. Such strong support from the very beginning of this war — thank you, and thank your team," Zelenskyy said.

The president also expressed his satisfaction that King Charles III agreed to meet with him.

"I am very pleased that His Majesty the King has accepted my request for a meeting tomorrow. I am grateful that you have organized such a major summit. In Ukraine, we are very happy to have such strategic partners and to have signed a historic document with you," Zelenskyy concluded.

Trump-Zelenskyy dispute

On February 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington. At the White House, he held talks with his American counterpart, Donald Trump.

However, during their discussion at the White House, a dispute arose between Zelenskyy, Trump, and US Vice President JD Vance over the war in Ukraine.

Following the disagreement, Trump met with his key advisers in the Oval Office. Later, Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House early.

US President Donald Trump accused the Ukrainian president of allegedly not being ready for peace.

Read more about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump in RBC-Ukraine's article.

Meanwhile, Europe has backed Ukraine amid the dispute between Zelenskyy and Trump. Read more about the statements of the leaders of European countries and organizations in RBC-Ukraine's article.

In turn, the British prime minister spoke with both Zelenskyy and Trump, reaffirming the UK’s "unwavering support" for Ukraine.