US President Donald Trump (right) and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: AFP / SAUL LOEB
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia and New Zealand says despite a warm reception in London for President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's security depends on America's support.
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian president Volodymyr devolved into a shouting match at the Oval Office on Friday, with a berating from the US president and Vice President JD Vance, questioning whether Zelensky had demonstrated enough gratitude for their support.
Officials confirmed the meeting ended with Zelensky leaving the White House early.
On Monday, Vasyl Myroshnychenko told Morning Report that as a Ukrainian, he had his own emotions about the exchange, but as a diplomat he had to look to what was next.
Despite the clash, Myroshnychenko remained confident a deal between the countries was still possible.
Vasyl Myroshnychenko. Photo: VNP / Phil Smith
President Zelensky received a warm reception in London over the weekend.
The summit of 19 leaders was "an important gathering", Myroshnychenko said. "Europe needs to figure out how they help Ukraine."
But security in Europe replied on America, he said.
This week would bring another summit, this time in Rome, hosted by the Italian Prime Minister.
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