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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a "democratically elected leader" after Donald Trump called him a "dictator" for suspending elections during the war.

Starmer, who spoke with Zelensky, supported Ukraine’s decision, comparing it to the UK's actions during World War II.

The controversy comes ahead of Starmer’s meeting with Trump, where he plans to push for a US security "backstop" for Ukraine.

Trump’s remarks have sparked criticism, while Russia continues to dismiss potential peace deals without Ukrainian elections.

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[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -3 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] Nythos@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world -4 points 1 day ago (4 children)
[–] cynar@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

We left the union (an action I fought hard against). We are still part of Europe (geographically ) however.

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Nope, they sawed it right off and filled the gap with water.

[–] Nythos@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

How can you be so confident, yet be so incorrect?

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Look at a map, buddy. It's clearly not connected any more. It's floating alone all by itself.

[–] sunglocto@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

i guess the entire landmass of the uk just drifted away when brexit happpened

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Yeah you can clearly see it's disconnected from the mainland now

[–] Cycadophyta@lemmy.cafe 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The UK is still in Europe, just not an EU member

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

No they left and cut the whole nation off, it's an island now

[–] Cycadophyta@lemmy.cafe 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Bring back Doggerland!