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The extraordinary scenes from the White House on Friday sparked reaction right across the globe.

Here's a look at the latest reaction from some international leaders and politicians:

Germany's foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, says the "unspeakable" row between Trump and Zelensky has "underlined that a new age of infamy has begun". In a televised statement she adds: "Sadly, this was not a bad dream, but a heavy reality."

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store says his government will ask parliament to increase its economic support to Ukraine. It is "crucial", he says, that the US contributes with Europe to a "lasting peace".

Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala says Europe "must take care of its own security and future. No one else will do it for us". He adds: "Europe is facing a historical test."

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico -a vocal critic of the European Union's support for Kyiv in the war - reiterated his country would not support Ukraine either militarily or financially to continue the war against Russia. Ukraine, he said, "will never be strong enough to negotiate from a position of military strength".

Poland's President Andrzej Duda says Zelensky should "get back to the negotiation table" adding he "can see no other power in the world than the US that could stop Russian aggression on Ukraine".

Jeremy Bowen
International Editor

It's clear that Trump does not want this alliance with Ukraine, if you look at the evidence he's offered really serious concessions to Russia before negotiations and put massive pressure on the Ukrainians.

Zelensky, in his interview with Fox News, said he thought the US-Ukraine relationship could be revived, but it's very hard to see how they'd do that without him grovelling - which might be what Trump would require.

Earlier this week, we saw Keir Starmer - and before him President Macron of France - going to the White House and trying to mollify Trump by being pally with him to subtly push him towards their position.

That has all gone out of the window now.

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We're now hearing from Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte, who tells the BBC he has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky twice following the White House meeting.

He says he is "not at liberty to say what was discussed" but shares that he told Zelensky "we have to respect" what Trump has done for Ukraine so far.

Speaking to the BBC, he says Zelensky must "find a way" to restore his relationship with his US counterpart Donald Trump after the two clashed in the White House.

He adds that during Trump's first administration - from 2017 to 2020 - the US approved the sale of the Javelin anti-tank missile system which enabled Ukraine to "fight back" when Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.

"We really have to give Trump credit," Rutte adds.

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The United States is waking up to continuing reaction following last night's public diplomatic breakdown at the White House.

Let's give you an idea of how some of the main US media outlets have framed the headlines, reaction and analysis.

"'World War III' fears", is the headline on Fox News as it teases its interview with Volodymyr Zelensky where host Bret Baier asked if the relationship with Donald Trump can be salvaged after the spat.

President Zelensky's "blow-up with Trump leaves allies facing disaster," reads the headline on Bloomberg's front page.

The Washington Post says the "fiery meeting" in the Oval Office "upends Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace deal" while CNN also looks ahead to what will happen next with its main headline saying "Western leaders scramble to back Ukraine".

"Trump’s Oval Office meeting with Zelensky was a shameful moment for America," writes MSNBC's Anthony L. Fisher.

Meanwhile, the New York Times says the encounter "points to Trump's foreign policy revolution".

We've been hearing more reaction from Ukrainians in Lviv, in the west of the country.

Reacting to yesterday's exchange between the US and Ukrainian presidents, one person says that US President Donald Trump doesn't look like Ukraine's partner.

"He looks like a partner for Russia," he says.

Another person says he believes Europe should be "much more active" economically and in terms of military support.

A third person says he "didn't have expectations" before Ukraine's Zelensky travelled to Washington.

Jeremy Bowen
International Editor

What we've been seeing is the reordering of the now shattered alliance between Ukraine and the United States, with Europe having to scurry around and pick up the scraps in terms of military supplies.

Yesterday's White House meeting between Trump and Zelensky was, depending on where you stand, either a display of harsh truths or a monstrous display of hubris and arrogance.

When JD Vance waded in he went in there throwing hand grenades - vice presidents normally sit there and smile of frown on cue, they certainly don't jump into the debate.

Zelensky took the bait and clearly he was irate and lost his temper, but so did they.

I've never seen anything like last night's argument in the White House before. Suspicion has to be that this may well have been a form of diplomatic mugging - that they were waiting for Zelensky and trying to provoke him.

Liza Fokht
BBC Russian service

Despite the White House encounter bringing clear satisfaction to Russian authorities, Vladimir Putin has been notably cautious in his remarks about recent developments in US-Ukraine relations.

Putin has yet to comment on the showdown between Zelensky and Trump.

Speaking to Russian security officials this week, he said Donald Trump’s approach to Russia offers hope but avoided any predictions about whether warming ties could actually stop the war.

Despite increased Kremlin-White House contacts, no concrete outcomes have been announced, nor is there a set date for a Trump-Putin meeting.

On the one hand, Moscow is in its strongest position in months - footage of Trump and J.D. Vance dressing down Zelensky is an unexpected gift for the Kremlin.

Still, despite the shift in rhetoric, the war in Ukraine continues. Concerns that US aid to Kyiv might stop have yet to materialize.

Putin remains careful in assessing Trump, balancing the need to avoid looking weak by praising the US - still Russia’s main rival - while ensuring he doesn’t alienate an administration shifting in a direction favourable to the Kremlin.

James Waterhouse
Ukraine correspondent in Kyiv

Whether or not President Volodymyr Zelensky was ambushed or should have been more diplomatic in the Oval Office, it was a disastrous visit for Ukraine.

For those watching in Kyiv, the future of their country hung in the balance.

"It was an emotional conversation, but I understand our president," Yulia tells me next to Kyiv's golden-domed St Sofia's cathedral.

"Maybe it wasn't diplomatic, but it was sincere. It's about life, we want to live."

Thirty-year-old Andriy says "they [Donald Trump and JD Vance] were so rude," and adds: "They don't respect the people of Ukraine."

"It looks like Washington supports Russia," observes Dmytro, 26.

MP Inna Sovsun says the initial reaction was that of "shock".

"It was difficult to watch a president who's been a victim of Russian aggression being attacked by the leader of the free world," she adds. "It's painful."

• Read the full story where I speak with more members of the public, politicians, and NGOs

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Some more comments coming to us from Russia now.

The Kremlin's foreign ministry spokeswoman is calling Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington on Friday a "complete diplomatic failure of Kyiv".

Maria Zakharova goes on to say the Ukrainian president is "obsessed" with prolonging the war and adds that Moscow's goals remain "demilitarisation" of Ukraine and annexation of all territories currently occupied by Russia.

"With his outrageously rude behaviour during his stay in Washington, Zelensky confirmed that he is the most dangerous threat to the world community as an irresponsible instigator of a major war," Zakharova claims.

"The sooner Kyiv and certain European capitals realise this, the closer a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis will be."

As a reminder, Vladimir Putin has yet to make any official comment on the Oval Office meeting.

Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfoldpublished at 13:10 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

13:10 GMT 1 March

Steve Rosenberg
Russia editor

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Friday's drama in the Oval Office sparked a swift reaction from many world leaders. But not from Vladimir Putin. There's been no comment so far from the Kremlin leader.

Then again, he doesn't really need to say anything. President Putin can afford to sit back and watch events unfold.

Donald Trump predicted that the very public spat with President Zelensky was "going to be great television" and there's little doubt that Vladimir Putin will have enjoyed the "show".

Some Russian officials have commented, though, on events in Washington.

In a post on social media, former president Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy head of the Russian security council, wrote that President Zelensky had received "a slap down in the Oval Office". He called on the US to stop military assistance to Ukraine.

• Read more of Steve Rosenberg's analysis

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• Zelensky has made a plea to the US to "stand more firmly" with Ukraine
• Posting on X, he says he is ready to sign a minerals deal with US President Donald Trump, but reiterates his call for defined security guarantees
• His comments come after Friday's fiery encounter with Trump and US Vice-President JD Vance in the Oval Office (watch that exchange)
• Trump has said that meeting "didn't work out exactly great", and has accused Zelensky of overplaying his hand with a "weak set of cards"
• Meanwhile, Zelensky has landed in London and is on his way to Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Keir Starmer - he'll meet European leaders at a summit on Sunday
• The war continues in Ukraine, with further injuries in the city of Kharkiv after a Russian drone attack

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We can now bring you the latest comments from Reform UK leader and Trump ally, Nigel Farage.

Posting on X, Farage says the "spat in the White House" on Friday was "regrettable" and "will make Putin feel like the winner".

The MP adds this was “not the end of the story” though and that a peace deal “with the right security guarantees” for Ukraine is “essential”.

Can anything be salvaged from the diplomatic ruins?published at 12:30 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

12:30 GMT 1 March

James Landale
Diplomatic correspondent

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What, if anything, can be salvaged from the diplomatic ruins?

European leaders will gather in London tomorrow to see what can be done to chart a way forward. The prime minister, who says talk of choosing between Europe and the US is a false choice, will try to forge a common European position - no easy task.

He’s expected to ask other leaders to join the UK and France in promising military support for a reassurance force in post-war Ukraine.

But the hurdles are high: Trump trusts President Putin, he wants to restore US relations with Russia and he sees no need to guarantee Ukraine’s security after a ceasefire.

On all three points, Europe takes a different view.

The good news is that Trump has left open the door for resuming talks. In his social media post, he says Zelensky “can come back when he’s ready for peace”. Will Ukraine’s president be willing to eat some humble pie?

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

But the fundamental question underpinning all these deliberations is whether the transatlantic alliance can be revived or whether last night’s confrontation left it beyond repair?

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

We can now bring you an update on the Ukrainian delegation that arrived at London Stansted Airport a short while ago.

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky touched down in London and will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Downing Street later today, a statement from No 10 says.

He will also be attending a summit of European leaders in London tomorrow, which will be hosted by Starmer.

Turning his attention to Vladimir Putin, Zelensky says in a statement on X it is "understandable" that the US might be looking for a dialogue with the Russian leader.

"But the US has always spoken about 'peace through strength'. And together we can take strong steps against Putin."

Earlier in his statement, Zelensky says he wants the US to "stand more firmly on our side".

For context: Over the last two weeks, President Trump and Putin have sent delegations to Saudi Arabia and Istanbul for talks looking to rebuild diplomatic ties - both times, excluding Ukraine.

Zelensky adds that it will be "difficult" to continue to fight against Russian aggression without US support and says "all Ukrainians want to hear a strong US position".

He says the US needs to define what security guarantees Ukraine will have: "What kind, what volume, and when."

He adds: "Our relationship with the American President is more than just two leaders; it's a historic and solid bond between our peoples."

• For context:Zelensky has been pushing for US security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire to deter future Russian aggression

More now from Zelensky, who says Ukraine is "ready to sign the minerals agreement" but continues his call for US security guarantees.

"A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine," he says.

Zelensky notes that US President Donald Trump wants to end the war, "but no one wants peace more than we do".

"A ceasefire won’t work with Putin. He has broken ceasefires 25 times over the last ten years. A real peace is the only solution," he says.

Zelensky says he "cannot change Ukraine’s position on Russia".

"The Russians are killing us. Russia is the enemy, and that’s the reality we face. Ukraine wants peace, but it must be a just and lasting peace. For that, we need to be strong at the negotiation table."

We're hearing more now from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who we believe has just touched down in London's Stansted Airport.

In a post on X, Ukraine's president says "America’s help has been vital in helping us survive, and I want to acknowledge that.

"Despite the tough dialogue, we remain strategic partners. But we need to be honest and direct with each other to truly understand our shared goals."

He adds that Ukraine is "very grateful" to the United States for all the support, especially during the three years of full-scale invasion, and gives his thanks to President Trump.

"I want the U.S. to stand more firmly on our side."

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A plane carrying the Ukrainian delegation has just landed at London Stansted Airport.

It is believed to be carrying Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, ahead of his talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer tomorrow and a summit of European leaders in London.

A motorcade arrived on the runway shortly after the plane touched down.

We'll bring you more as we get it, stay with us.

Western alliance is fracturing before our eyespublished at 11:06 Greenwich Mean Time 1 March

11:06 GMT 1 March

Chris Mason
Political editor

Keir Starmer confronts two allies at loggerheads in the most public and angry way. No details about the calls the prime minister made to Trump and Zelensky in the aftermath of their row are being briefed; officials are acutely aware of how sensitive this situation is.

Having met and got on with President Trump on Thursday, Starmer is attempting to act as a bridge between Washington and Kyiv and Washington and Europe.

But the Western alliance is fracturing before our eyes.

Douglas Alexander, the trade minister, told Radio 4’s Any Questions what happened in the Oval Office last night starkly illustrated “the world we’ve all experienced for the last 80 years has changed”.

President Zelensky is in the UK this weekend, as European leaders gather in London for a summit tomorrow, which has now taken on heightened importance.