Zelenskyy says 'we count' on US partnership, urges Starlink switch-on
LONDON — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Ukraine counts on its partnership with the United States despite agreeing he felt betrayed by President Donald Trump over an "energy ceasefire" and Russian diesel deal. In London — where he received a highly symbolic show of support from the British government — Zelenskyy also called on U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore the…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine addressed the British government on Wednesday, expressing gratitude for the nation's partnership despite recent feelings of betrayal. During his meeting at Downing Street with U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Zelenskyy also urged U.S. tech billionaire Elon Musk to restore the Starlink system that has been slowed down on the battlefield.
The Ukrainian leader met with King Charles III prior to his bilateral session with Burnham, acknowledging that Ukraine had faced significant attacks and difficulties, including strained ties with Washington. Ukraine has accused the U.S. of aiding Russia by not providing timely warnings of incoming missile strikes and by altering the Starlink system, which Ukraine relies on for military operations.
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