During a conversation in front of cameras, relations broke down as Trump and Zelensky started arguing in front of reporters, leading to Vance jumping in and scolding Zelensky, accusing him of campaigning with Democrats in 2024 and not being "grateful" for U.S. support to fight off the Russian invasion.
President Trump has called on NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5 percent, with only three countries currently meeting the 2 percent threshold, while NATO Secretary General Mark
The demand further ramps up pressure on allies like Canada, which has long missed the spending target and doesn't plan to meet it for another seven years.
Kelly has long backed Ukraine in its war with Russia and spoken in harsh terms about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump and Starmer made a number of non-war-related headlines, including new developments in an unlikely bromance.