Protesters in the US gathered along a road in Vermont that Vice-President JD Vance was expected to drive down after his heated exchange with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

Holding pro-Ukraine signs, they positioned themselves on the route in Waitsfield, which Vance and his family were set to take on their way to a skiing trip, reports BBC.

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Reports from US media indicated that the Vance family relocated to an undisclosed location from their original ski resort due to the demonstrations.

Hundreds of people also assembled in New York, Los Angeles, and Boston on Saturday to show their support for Ukraine, following the tense confrontation in the Oval Office the day before.

The intense scenes in the Oval Office saw Vance accuse President Zelensky of disrespecting the US, while Trump clashed with the Ukrainian leader, urging him to negotiate with Russia "or we are out" and accusing him of "gambling with World War Three."

A protest had been organised earlier in the week in Waitsfield against the Trump-Vance administration, before the clash with Zelensky, but many of the signs reflected the row and Russia’s war with Ukraine, the report said.

Judy Daly from Indivisible Mad River Valley, the group behind the protest, commented to Vermont Public Radio, "I think [Friday's] performance at the White House has probably galvanised even more people to come out today."

Protester Cori Giroux added, "[Vance] crossed the line."

Ahead of the Vance family's arrival, Vermont Governor Phil Scott urged people to "be respectful."

Scott, a Republican who didn’t support Trump, stated, "I welcome the vice-president and his family to Vermont and hope they enjoy their weekend here. It’s no surprise they chose Vermont, we’ve had a lot of snow this winter, which has been good for our economy."

He continued, "I hope Vermonters remember the vice-president is here on a family trip with his young children, and while we may not always agree, we should be respectful. Please join me in welcoming them to Vermont and hoping they have an opportunity to experience what makes our state, and Vermonters, so special."

Vance, who has three young children with his wife Usha, has not commented publicly on the protests. Counter-protesters supporting Trump and Vance were also reportedly present in Waitsfield, added the report.

In a separate development, demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the US on Saturday to protest Elon Musk's efforts to cut government spending. Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla, has been appointed by Trump to oversee the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as Doge.

After the White House meeting, Zelensky travelled to the UK, where he was welcomed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. On Sunday, he joined European leaders and Canada's Justin Trudeau in London for a summit to discuss strategies for ending the war in Ukraine and ensuring Europe’s security.

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Ahead of the summit, Starmer stated that the UK and France would work with Ukraine on a plan to end the conflict with Russia, which would then be discussed with the United States. He explained to the BBC that his main goal at this time was to act as a "bridge" between the two leaders, the report also said.

When asked about his reaction to the dispute in the White House, Starmer downplayed the incident, acknowledging, "nobody wants to see that," and admitting he felt "uncomfortable."