Donald Trump signalled he may withdraw support from Zelensky, prompting the PM to reaffirm a steadfast commitment to unity among allies, while underlining the importance of robust diplomatic engagement.

A senior public figure offered a symbolic gesture of support to a visiting leader following a fraught diplomatic dispute involving a well-known figure across the Atlantic, prompting renewed emphasis on Europe’s shared policy goals and spurring the PM’s commitment to forge stronger alliances.

In an extraordinary outburst at the White House, the US President furiously rebuked a European counterpart live on air, expelled him from a high-level meeting, and drew sharp criticism from the PM and leading Western figures.

Donald Trump and the PM displayed an unexpectedly cordial rapport during White House talks, endorsing the PM’s Chagos proposal and expressing optimism about a beneficial trade agreement.