Mon Mar 03 22:28:24 UTC 2025: ## European Allies Rally Behind Ukraine After Tense US Visit
**London, UK** – European leaders and allies convened in London Sunday to reaffirm their unwavering support for Ukraine, following a tumultuous visit by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the United States. Zelenskyy’s trip to Washington saw him publicly rebuked by US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a stark contrast to the warm welcome he received in the UK.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a summit, assembling a “coalition of the willing” pledged to continue aiding Kyiv and presenting a unified peace plan to the US. However, the coalition acknowledged their efforts are contingent upon securing US cooperation.
The Trump administration’s improving relationship with Moscow and its harsh criticism of Zelenskyy raise serious questions about the prospects for a ceasefire and the future of transatlantic relations. Experts, including Robert Hamilton (Head of Eurasia research at the Foreign Policy Research Institute), PJ Crowley (Former US assistant secretary of state for public affairs), and Marina Miron (Post-doctoral researcher at King’s College London), are closely monitoring the situation for its potential impact on global stability. The differing approaches between the US and its European allies highlight a growing rift in the Western response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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