Starmer said that he decided to approach Zelensky and hug him, although he usually meets guests on the stairs of the government residence.
“But I really realized that he had left the White House alone. That's why I went up to him and as if hugged him,” the British prime minister said.
According to him, that is why he also conducted the Ukrainian president before the car at the end of the meeting.
“I wanted him to know that he was not leaving my house alone,” Starmer said.
Context
On February 28, at a meeting of Trump and Zelensky in the White House, which took place in the presence of journalists, A dispute arose that concerned the war in Ukraine and the methods of its settlement. It also took part in it US Vice President Jay Dee Vance. The Americans accused Zelensky of “ingratitude” and “disrespect” and asked Leave the White House ahead of schedule. Trump said What Zelensky can return, When will be ready for the world.
The American side stated that it was expecting from Zelensky recognition that he regrets what happened. On March 4, Zelensky expressed regret that the meeting took place “Not as it was supposed,” and added that “the time has come to do everything right.” He also announced On the readiness of Ukraine “faster to sit down at the negotiating table.” Trump replied that “appreciates” the initiative of Zelensky.
The next meeting of the presidents was held at the end of April in the Vatican. Trump called her “The moment of comfort”.
