Cachella Smith
Live reporter

Welcome back to our ongoing coverage of developments concerning Ukraine on a day when President Volodymyr Zelensky is in the UK along with other European leaders for a summit on efforts to end the ongoing war.

Zelensky's visit follows a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday - that ended abruptly after the two had a public falling out in front of the media.

Keir Starmer has since underlined to the Ukrainian president that the UK "stand[s] with" Ukraine and offered further financial support.

The prime minister will undoubtedly be quizzed on his position as well as his thoughts on the White House meeting this morning when he appears live on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.

We'll be covering that closely in a separate live page, but for now stay with us here while we catch you up on the latest.

Thomas Mackintosh
Live reporter

It has been more than 24 hours since Volodymyr Zelensky's heated White House meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance ended abruptly - and we have spent today gathering reaction and analysing what it all means.

For those who haven't seen the fiery exchange, you can still watch it (above) or my US colleagues have analysed how Trump and Zelensky's talks collapsed in 10 tense minutes.

Jeremy Bowen writes that the public breakdown in Washington also signals a major crisis looming between European members of Nato and the US.

While over in Moscow, my colleague Steve Rosenberg writes that Russian President Vladimir Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold.

Finally, be sure to tune in to BBC One and the BBC iPlayer at 09:00 GMT tomorrow morning as Laura Kuenssberg will be joined by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch and leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey.

Laura writes that the PM spent Saturday in "back to back calls" trying to patch things up and hosted Zelensky in the evening ahead of a summit of European leaders on Sunday.

Thank you for joining us today, will be back tomorrow to cover Laura's show and the diplomatic developments at the summit and an expected meeting between Zelensky and King Charles.

Maia Davies
BBC News

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We will shortly be pausing our live coverage just a day after Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's dramatic visit to the White House.

What was supposed to be a diplomatic trip to sign a rare minerals deal with the US turned into a argumentative clash in the Oval Office. Zelensky on one side; US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance on the other and all in front of a room full of media.

We have had plenty of international reaction to that tense meeting - with Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said the White House row marked the beginning of a "new age of infamy".

Although Vladimir Putin has not yet officially commented on the Washington encounter - but the Kremlin’s foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said it had been a "complete diplomatic failure of Kyiv"

Earlier this afternoon Nato’s Secretary General Marc Rutte told the BBC he has twice spoken with Zelensky and that he had told him "we have to respect" what Trump has done for Ukraine so far; while Emmanuel Macron said has talked with Zelensky and Trump as he called for calm, respect and recognition.

Finally, this eveningZelensky held talks in London with Sir Keir Starmer - after the prime minister warmly greeted him outside Downing Street.

Starmer doubled down on the UK’s support for Ukraine and its “unwavering determination” to achieve a lasting peace; while a £2.26bn loan deal to bolster Kyiv's was signed by the two governments.

How much aid has the UK given to Ukrainepublished at 22:32 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

22:32 GMT 1 March

The UK is one of the biggest individual state donors to Ukraine. It is providing more than $15bn since January 2022 - and that's before the latest $2.8bn loan was agreed on Saturday.

The only countries to have spent more are the US and Germany, according to Kiel data.

But the UK contributions are much smaller than the United States.

That raises a question for the UK and other European countries; if the United States withdraws a large part of its funding to Ukraine, can other states make up the difference?

That would require a significant increase in their contributions.

• You can read more here about the support which has been given to Ukraine.

What - if anything - can be salvaged from the diplomatic ruins?published at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

21:57 GMT 1 March

James Landale
Diplomatic correspondent

In a series of social media posts this morning, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine and the US needed to be "honest and direct with each other" to understand their shared goals - and he wanted America to "stand more firmly" on their side.

So what now? What - if anything - can be salvaged from the diplomatic ruins?

European leaders gathering in London will try to chart a way forward. We need to de-escalate and lower the temperature, one diplomat said.

The prime minister – who says talk of choosing between Europe and the US is a false choice - will try to forge some kind of common European position.

He’s expected to ask others to promise military support for a reassurance force in postwar Ukraine. And they’ll try to find a way back into the administration’s thinking, once the dust settles.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed a "meaningful and warm meeting" with Sir Keir Starmer - during which the two sides agreed a £2.26bn ($2.8bn) loan to Kyiv.

Posting on X in the last few moments, Zelensky wrote: "This loan will enhance Ukraine’s defence capabilities and will be repaid using revenues from frozen Russian assets.

"The funds will be directed toward weapons production in Ukraine. This is true justice - the one who started the war must be the one to pay.

"I thank the people and government of the United Kingdom for their tremendous support from the very beginning of this war.

"We are happy to have such strategic partners and to share the same vision of what a secure future should look like for all."

Image source, Getty Images

A summary of Sir Keir Starmer's meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky is reaching us now.

A Downing Street spokesperson said Starmer reiterated his support for Ukraine "adding that the UK will always stand with them, for as long as it takes".

No 10 added: "The Prime Minister restated his determination to finding a path that ends Russia's illegal war and ensures a just and lasting peace that secures Ukraine's future sovereignty and security.

"The leaders looked forward to continuing these discussions at tomorrow's leaders' summit in London."

The UK and Ukraine have agreed a £2.26bn loan to support Ukraine's defence capabilities, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko says.

Volodymyr Zelensky and Sir Keir Starmer, together with Chancellor Rachel Reeves, held a video call with Marchenko this evening.

Marchenko wrote on social media, external that the funds are "ensured by frozen Russian assets".

He added that he was "grateful" to the UK for "holding the aggressor accountable for the war".

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Has the White House confrontation left relations beyond repair?published at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

19:53 GMT 1 March

James Landale
Diplomatic correspondent

The obstacles to agreement are high: Donald Trump trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin. He wants to restore US relations with Russia and sees no need to guarantee Ukraine’s security after a ceasefire.

On all three points, Europe takes a different view.

The good news is Trump left open the door for resuming talks. He said Zelensky “can come back when he’s ready for peace”.

Will Ukraine’s president be willing to eat some humble pie? He’s already issued some conciliatory posts on social media, expressing his gratitude to the US.

Diplomats may also try to revive the minerals deal, hoping Trump’s anger at Zelensky can be outweighed by his greed for Ukraine’s resources.

But the fundamental question remains – can the transatlantic alliance can be revived or has last night’s confrontation left it beyond repair?

The answer is not clear. But it would be if the US pulled the plug on its military aid to Ukraine.

Let's look back at what happened inside Downing Street.

President Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the UK and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

"I want to thank you, people of the United Kingdom, [for] such big support from the very beginning of this war," he said.

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Volodomyr Zelensky has left No 10 after his meeting with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

During the meeting, Starmer emphasised the UK's support for Ukraine - for which Zelensky gave his thanks.

Starmer was seen waving the Ukrainian leader off as he left Downing Street.

Laura Kuenssberg
Presenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

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However you want to describe it, the meeting between US President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office last night was a historic catastrophe: Ukraine and its most important ally in a public slanging match.

It was a total contrast to what happened on Thursday when Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Trump. "Ecstatic", "triumph", "outstanding" were a few of the words used by the PM's team.

Today the Prime Minister will be in "back to back calls" trying to patch things up and this afternoon he is hosting Zelensky, who landed in the UK this morning, in Downing Street, ahead of a summit of European leaders on Sunday.

But Trump's words from last night suggest that both Sir Keir and French President Emmanuel Macron had not succeeded in one of their primary objectives this week: to persuade America that Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine must be protected.

So what now? Sir Keir has some difficult questions to ponder. Does he strive to get his new diplomatic friend at the White House back on board? Or is the new reality that the US just can't be relied on, that the animosity between Trump and Zelensky runs too deep.

I'll be asking the prime minister these questions myself when he joins us live in the studio tomorrow morning at one of the most critical junctures for both his leadership and the security of our continent.

• Laura Kuenssberg: After White House drama, Starmer faces decision about who he can trust

Earlier Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky outside 10 Downing Street.

Zelensky waved at photographers, gave a thumbs-up gesture and shook hands with Starmer.

Here's a look at the moment the pair greeted each other.

Image source, Reuters

The rocky journey to finding peace in Ukraine continues. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has invited European leaders to London tomorrow ahead of a summit in Paris on 6 March.

Leaders from France, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Turkey, Finland, Sweden, the Czech Republic and Romania have all been invited - as well as the presidents of the European Council, European Commission and Nato Secretary General.

He'll meet for talks with President Zelensky and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni before Sunday's summit aimed at securing “lasting and enforced” peace in Ukraine.

As we reported in the post below, Starmer insists the UK will continue to stand with Ukraine - a message he's stuck with after last night's row between Trump and Zelensky.

The PM called both men to tell them he retained "unwavering support for Ukraine" and a No 10 spokesperson said Starmer was "doing all he can to find a path forward to a lasting peace based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine".

Tomorrow Starmer will host a summit of European leaders to discuss bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to an end and wider defence issues facing the continent.

Zelensky is also expected to meet King Charles, which the BBC understands comes after a request from the Ukrainian president.

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We're now hearing from Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of their meeting.

Starmer reiterates the UK's support for Ukraine, saying "we stand with Ukraine for as long as it may take".

He speaks of "unwavering determination" to achieve a lasting peace for Ukraine.

Zelensky thanks Starmer for his support, and thanks King Charles III for accepting a meeting with him tomorrow.

"We are happy to have such partners and such friends," he says.

Image source, Reuters

Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived outside Number 10 for his meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Starmer greets the Ukrainian leader with a handshake and embraces him while posing for some pictures.

As a reminder, Zelensky's visit comes a day after he met with Donald Trump at the White House - and days after Starmer himself met the US president.

Stick with us as we bring you the latest updates.

Here are some more reactions from people in Ukraine following yesterday's exchange between the US and Ukrainian leader, this time from the capital Kyiv.

"President Zelensky, I was proud of him. He was great," one person tells the BBC, adding that they want European countries to unite so they can be even stronger than the US.

Another Kyiv resident says "this is our land", adding: "This is our people and we will not stop fighting."

An 87-year-old woman says US President Donald Trump treated Zelensky "very disrespectfully".

"He has always expressed gratitude to the American people. He has always stood with the American people. He is a decent person," she says.

She goes on to say that four of her relatives have been killed in the war.

"My nephews and my grandson are on the front line. I do not believe we will surrender," she adds. "I am 87 years old. If they are no longer there, then I will go to the trenches myself."

As we've just reported Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is due to meet King Charles during his visit to the UK.

Earlier, his spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov told AFP: "We are in London." He added that Zelensky would meet Starmer at 17:15 GMT on Saturday and then King Charles III and a group of European allies on Sunday.

King Charles III will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tomorrow, the BBC understands.

The meeting comes at the request of the Ukrainian government.

We'll bring you the latest on this as we get it. Stay with us.

This post has been updated to clarify the request for a meeting between Zelensky and the King was made by Ukraine.