Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope on Sunday about salvaging the relationship with the U.S. after a tense meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, while receiving a warm welcome in London, where British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine.

Despite the disagreement, Zelenskyy believes the U.S.-Ukraine relationship will continue and is hopeful for further dialogue, though he suggests future talks should be kept behind closed doors.

"If we agreed that it [the deal] will be signed, from our side we are ready to sign. I honestly think the United States will be ready, as well. Maybe they need time to analyze some things," Zelenskyy told reporters in London on Sunday, after a meeting with European leaders, CNBC reported.

"I do not think it's right when such discussions are totally open. ... The format of what happened, I don't think it brought something positive or additional to us as partners," Zelenskyy pointed out. "As regards salvaging the relationship, I think........

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