**Zelensky Meets with King Charles Following European Leaders’ Summit**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with King Charles III on March 2. The meeting came after a summit of European leaders hosted by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The leaders discussed support for Ukraine and how to strengthen it during the conflict with Russia. They also talked about ensuring a just and lasting peace.
Ukraine has been involved in a war with Russia since February last year. Many countries have shown support for Ukraine, but there are still disagreements on how to help.
**Coalition of European Countries**
The U.K., France, and other European nations are creating a coalition to negotiate a successful ceasefire in Ukraine. They want “planes in the air and boots on the ground” to be part of this effort.
For this coalition to succeed, they believe Europe needs strong backing from the U.S. The leaders hope that by working together, they can bring about peace.
**Zelensky’s Meeting with Trump**
There was a heated exchange between Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump last month. This has caused tension between Ukraine and the U.S. Many European leaders have publicly supported Zelensky, but not all agree on how to help.
The U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called both Zelensky and Trump in an attempt to bridge this rift. He told Zelensky that fixing relations with Trump would be necessary for a lasting peace.
**U.K.’s Agreement with Ukraine**
The U.K. has agreed to provide 1.6 billion pounds ($2 billion) to help Ukraine purchase air defense missiles. This is part of the country’s efforts to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
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