On the heels of an Oval Office shouting match, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with allies in a far friendlier setting.
What happened: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Zelenskyy and European leaders in London for an emergency summit on Ukrainian security. Trudeau reiterated his support for Zelenskyy after his dust-up with Donald Trump and unveiled new sanctions on Kremlin allies.
- U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a group of European countries will work with Ukraine to present their own ceasefire proposal to the U.S.
Catch-up: The Trump administration has been adamant about reaching a ceasefire quickly and has already engaged in unilateral talks with Russia about ending the war, a move that has angered Ukraine.
- The White House is pursuing a more Russia-friendly foreign policy on other matters as well — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an end to offensive cyber operations against Russia.
Why it matters: The U.S. has been the most important backer of Ukraine since the war began. With that staunch support starting to fade, Ukraine will have to lean more on Canada and its European allies for aid.
Big picture: Canada’s alignment with its European allies rather than the U.S. on Ukraine could be a sign of things to come if Ottawa's relationship with the U.S. continues to deteriorate.—LA