The Daily Populous Thursday September 18th, 2025 evening edition
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King Charles III voiced support for Ukraine during a state dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump in Windsor on Sept. 17.

"Today, as tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine, to deter aggression and secure peace," the king said.

Trump was seen nodding during King Charles's speech, without commenting on it afterward.

The king's remarks come amid Trump's efforts to bring an end to Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, even as Moscow continues to reject a ceasefire, regularly launches attacks on Ukraine, and recently said talks with Kyiv are on "pause."

Despite this, Trump has not imposed additional sanctions on Russia. Before his second state visit to the U.K., the U.S. president reiterated that President Volodymyr Zelensky "is going to have to make a deal" with Russia.

After his meeting with the royal family, Trump is scheduled to meet with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is also involved in peace efforts.

Members of the royal family have consistently expressed their support for Ukraine throughout the Russian war, a stance some experts view as a form of soft power.

Zelensky met with King Charles several times, including following a White House clash with Trump earlier this year.

ForrestDials8675309 on September 18th, 2025 at 13:27 UTC »

Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and other founding fathers never imagined that one day a British king would be defending democracy while an American president is working to destroy it.

Ethroptur1 on September 18th, 2025 at 12:50 UTC »

The fact he's openly stating his political position on Ukraine is unprecedented for the modern day monarchy. Hopefully this reminds people of how serious this situation is, and to not vote for Farage, who engages in Putin apologia.

Sashamirae17 on September 18th, 2025 at 12:30 UTC »

Calling out “tyranny” so directly shows how seriously he views the threat Russia poses, and how important support for Ukraine has become across Europe’s leadership. It's also notable that he said during a state dinner with Trump who was more skeptical about long-term support. It sends a clear message about where the UK stands, regardless of political shifts. Symbolically, it reinforces that defending Ukraine is seen as defending European stability as a whole