US President Donald Trump and the Leader of the Opposition in the UK Keir Starmer They met at the White House on February 27. During the meeting, they discussed Ukraine's security, the situation in the Middle East, and global trade. Starmer called on Trump to provide US security guarantees for Ukraine. He said, "A ceasefire without US support would give Putin the opportunity to attack again."
Trump expressed confidence in Putin, saying, "I think Putin will keep his word. I've talked to him, I've known him for a long time. I don't believe he will break his word."
The meeting also discussed the situation in the Middle East and global trade. Starmer presented Trump with an invitation from Britain's King Charles III, the second state visit for a US president. Trump was pleased with the invitation and expressed his desire to further strengthen relations with the UK.
European leaders are concerned that Trump could sacrifice Ukraine's interests by making a quick deal with Putin. Last week, Trump criticized Zelensky as an "unelected dictator," which has heightened concerns in Europe. Starmer and European leaders do not want Trump to make a deal with Putin that undermines Ukraine's future. The meeting is seen as part of a push to restore UK-US relations and boost cooperation after Brexit.
