Most Republicans laud Trump after Zelensky showdown, but some express dismay

The majority of Republicans say Zelensky was at fault for the spat, but one accused the president of "embracing Putin".

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Senator Lindsey Graham suggested Zelensky should resign, adding that Friday's altercation had imperilled future US military support for Kyiv, but another Republican senator accused Trump of "embracing Putin".

Zelensky was asked to leave the White House without signing a deal with the US that would have jointly developed Ukraine's valuable minerals.

On Saturday, Zelensky enjoyed a much warmer reception from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Downing Street, a day ahead of a meeting with King Charles.

Watch: 'Complete, utter disaster' - Lindsey Graham reacts to Zelensky meetingThe Ukrainian leader also made a plea on Saturday to the US to "stand more firmly" with Kyiv, adding that he was ready to sign the minerals deal with Trump, but wished for defined security guarantees.

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