Global leaders are sending messages recognizing the US 250th anniversary while diplomatic strains and active fighting shape the backdrop.Russian President Vladimir Putin called Donald Trump, recalled Russia's support during the Independence War and said Russia intends to take all of Donbas despite Ukrainian resistance.Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the US for military aid including
Patriot systems and
Javelin missiles;
King Charles III,
Emmanuel Macron,
Giorgia Meloni,
Yvette Cooper and
Pope Leon XIV also sent greetings stressing shared values and partnerships.