In a dramatic turn of events, European leaders are uniting in support of Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s tense confrontation with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. The clash came just ahead of Zelensky’s arrival in London for a crucial European leaders summit.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has already spoken to both Presidents as diplomatic tensions rise. The weekend summit, initially set to be a pivotal moment, is now under even greater scrutiny following Friday’s heated exchange. During the meeting, Trump accused Zelensky of “gambling with World War Three,” while the Ukrainian president insisted there should be “no compromises” with Russia.

Zelensky, speaking to Fox News, acknowledged the disagreement, calling it “not good for both sides,” but expressed hope that the relationship between the two nations can still be salvaged. The summit is now expected to be even more significant as leaders weigh in on the geopolitical fallout.

Analysis by BBC’s Chris Mason suggests that the outcome of this summit could have lasting implications for both European and global security.