Starmer, UK Leaders Defend Zelensky Against Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been defended by various international leaders after US President Donald Trump labeled him a 'dictator' for postponing elections during martial law. Trump suggested that Ukraine started the war, a claim widely criticized and contradicted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who affirmed Zelenskyy's democratic credentials and justified the election suspension due to the ongoing conflict, drawing parallels with the UK's actions during World War II. Trump's remarks, perceived as aligning with Russian disinformation, have been condemned by leaders across the UK political spectrum, including Nigel Farage. The situation unfolds as US and Russian officials engage in peace talks in Saudi Arabia, notably excluding Ukraine, which raises concerns among Ukrainian and allied leaders about the terms of any potential agreement. Amid these tensions, Starmer and other UK officials emphasized the importance of including Ukraine in negotiations to ensure a balanced resolution to the conflict.