Comments by US President Donald Trump about Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky dominate the front pages of Thursday’s newspapers.
The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail and Daily Express focus on Mr Trump dubbing Mr Zelensky a “dictator”.
Thursday's DAILY TELEGRAPH: Trump attacks 'dictator' Zelensky#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/GFArsha3Kk
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Thursday's DAILY MAIL: Trump appals world with 'dictator' blast at Zelensky#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/gERXm1qoU1
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Thursday's DAILY EXPRESS: 'Shameful' Trump attack stuns world#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/87PkLZVXge
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The Guardian, The i Paper and the Financial Times also lead on Mr Trump’s comments and the deepening “rift” between the two countries.
Thursday's GUARDIAN: Trump deepens rift with Ukraine by labelling Zelenskyy 'a dictator'#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/jklP0F6rlb
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Thursday's i: Trump calls Zelensky a 'dictator' as rift grows over peace talks#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/CYXGIDtHxa
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Thursday's FINANCIAL TIMES: Trump calls Zelenskyy a 'dictator' in deepening rancour over Russia talks#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rC8LdSlFCP
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The Times leads on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s words of support for Ukraine.
Thursday's TIMES: Zelensky is no dictator, Starmer tells Trump#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hGmRsWpOAj
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The Daily Mirror echoes Sir Keir’s words as it leads on the UK pledge of armed forces to Ukraine.
Thursday's DAILY MIRROR: To Ukraine..with love#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/s6rstuyHF9
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The Daily Star labels Donald Trump “Putin’s poodle”.
Thursday's DAILY STAR: Putin's poodle#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/hYEzCDECxX
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The Metro entirely opts for a different subject with the NHS beginning “comedy on prescription” trials.
Thursday's METRO: You're having a laugh#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/e3kgGwtjcA
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