Hollywood director James Cameron has voiced strong opinions about Donald Trump's potential return to the US presidency, coinciding with his decision to become a New Zealand citizen. Simultaneously, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky found himself navigating tricky questions about Trump during a visit to the UK.
Cameron's Critique of Trump
The director of blockbuster films like Titanic and Avatar didn't hold back when discussing his views on the American political landscape. "I think it’s horrific, I think it’s horrifying," Cameron told New Zealand outlet Stuff, referring to the prospect of Trump's re-election. "I see it as a turn away from everything decent. America doesn’t stand for anything if it doesn’t stand for what it has historically stood for." He added that America risked becoming a "hollow idea" if it strayed from its core values.
Cameron's decision to become a New Zealand citizen underscores his concerns about the direction of the US. He also mentioned preferring New Zealand to Canada, further highlighting his desire for a different political and social environment. 
Zelensky's UK Visit
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the UK for crisis talks with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street. This visit followed a reported "fiery" exchange between Zelensky and Trump at the Oval Office. Details of the exchange remain somewhat unclear, but reports suggest a tense interaction.
During his arrival at No. 10, Zelensky notably dodged questions about Donald Trump. The Ukrainian president was seen hugging Keir Starmer, but remained silent on the subject of the former US president. This avoidance comes amidst ongoing speculation about the future of US-Ukraine relations, particularly if Trump were to regain the presidency. 
Trump's Controversial Statements
Adding further fuel to the fire, reports have emerged of Donald Trump allegedly telling Zelensky in a recent encounter that he "had no cards" and was "risking World War Three". This alleged statement, made in front of the world's media, has sparked considerable debate and concern.
The contrasting situations – Cameron's outspoken criticism and Zelensky's careful diplomacy – highlight the complex and evolving political landscape surrounding Donald Trump and his potential impact on both domestic and international affairs. 
"America doesn’t stand for anything if it doesn’t stand for what it has historically stood for. It becomes a hollow idea, and I think they’re hollowing it out as fast as they can for their own benefit." - James Cameron
The coming months will undoubtedly see further developments in these narratives, as the world watches to see how these political dynamics unfold.