<p>Ukrainian President <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-says-ukraine-wont-enter-peace-talks-with-russia-until-it-has-security-guarantees-23492284" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Volodymyr Zelenskyy</a> has flown to London after his heated encounter with US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance in the Oval Office.</p>
<p><strong>Here's the latest:</strong></p>
<p>Zelenskyy expresses his thanks to the US people</p>
<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced thanks to the "American people" and leadership, and hope for "strong relations", less than a day after an astonishing <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/world-news/article/donald-trump-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-between-ukraine-and-russia-but-doubts-volodymyr-zelenskyy-wants-peace-23492286" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Oval Office</a> blowout with Trump that left many uncertain where the once staunch allies stood.</p>
<p>Ukraine had walked into the meeting prepared to sign a mineral deal with the US, hoping it would be a step toward a just ceasefire, but left empty handed.<br />In a series of posts on X on Saturday, Zelenskyy said Ukrainians are "very grateful to the United States for all the support," and specifically thanked Trump and Congress alongside the "American people."</p>
<p>"Our relationship with the American President is more than just two leaders: It's a historic and solid bond between our peoples. "American people helped save our people," he said. "We want only strong relations with America and I really hope we will have them," he added.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I&rsquo;m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion. <a href="https://t.co/Z9FlWjF101">pic.twitter.com/Z9FlWjF101</a></p>
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1895793386990551336?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Zelenskyy arrives in the UK ahead of schedule to meet with Starmer</p>
<p>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to meet Saturday afternoon with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the dramatic blowout with President <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/zelensky-gift-of-ukraine-top-sports-honour-fails-to-spark-diplomacy-with-trump-23492501" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Donald Trump</a> at the White House.</p>
<p>Zelenskyy's plane with the Ukrainian flag on its tail landed at London Stansted Airport the morning after the diplomatic spat on live TV.</p>
<p>Zelenskyy had been due to meet with Starmer on Sunday, hours before taking part in a London summit of European leaders to discuss how to ensure a peaceful end to the war and provide security across the continent.</p>
<p>But the timetable for their bilateral meeting was apparently sped up in the aftermath of the Washington visit.&nbsp;</p>
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