Donald Trump, the president of the US, and Keir Starmer, the prime minister of Britain, met at the White House for high-level debate, with a focus on the continuous Russia-Ukraine conflict. Officials in Europe expressed concern about Washington’s shift in policy regarding the conflict at the time of the meeting.
Trump addressed Starmer’s position on the UK’s ability to confront Russia during an change with the media. ” They need assistance, I’ll always be with the English, cool?” Trump continued,” You have done very well over the years, haven’t you? I will always be with them, but they don’t need assistance,” before adding,” I don’t need to be with them.”
Starmer responded,” Yes, we have, and I’m very glad of our nation. We have also been supporting one another between our two nations.” This is the greatest partnership for prosperity and security that I believe the world has ever seen.
May you get on Russia by yourself, Trump reportedly asked the British prime minister out of nowhere. Both officials chuckled at the moment.
Starmer requests US assistance for the peace in Ukraine.
According to reports, Starmer reportedly urged Trump to appoint a “backstop” for any peace in Ukraine, arguing that it would be necessary to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin from starting fresh hostilities. Trump, but, refrained from making the argument and continued to support his long-standing claim that Western countries may assume greater responsibility for Ukraine’s defense.
According to Starmer,” We have to make sure that any agreement that is entered is one that lasts, not one that is transitory but does.” And that’s why we need to make sure that this agreement is safe and that we have pledged to enjoy our part, talk and discuss how we will collaborate with you, Mr. President, to make sure that this agreement is not broken because it’s crucial that we keep it if there is a bargain.
Trump expressed confidence in the idea of a peace deal with Russia, saying,” I think Russia has been acting very also… I think we’re pretty well advanced on the offer, but we haven’t made a bargain yet.” He added that he doesn’t anticipate Putin to re-invade Ukraine. On Friday, Trump will match with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, chairman of Ukraine.
Trump responded,” Trust and verify,” echoing former US President Ronald Reagan’s approach to conversations during the Soviet era when asked whether he trusted Putin.
Trump omits the Canada issue.
Trump interrupted a writer’s attempt to speak with Starmer about Canada’s continuing trade dispute with the US during a subsequent press conference.
I believe that you’re ( the blogger trying to find a gap between us that doesn’t exist. We’re the closest of the two, and we had excellent debate now, but we didn’t feel Canada, Starmer said in reply.
Trump interrupted as Starmer was speaking, saying,” That’s enough, thank you,” even though his note appeared to be directed at Starmer rather than the journalist trying to follow-up.
Following Trump’s subsequent responses suggesting he may use “economic power” to make Canada the 51st US state, a suggestion that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly rejected earlier this month, the exchange took place amid tensions between the US and Canada.
