In a coordinated diplomatic effort, European leaders are working to dissuade Trump from agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Ukraine that favors Russia. Sir Keir Starmer is set to warn Trump that history may repeat itself in Ukraine unless the US provides ongoing security support. Starmer is scheduled to be in Washington on Thursday to convey these concerns to the US president.
The prime minister is prepared to address Trump’s stance on Ukraine, expressing fears that Vladimir Putin might seek to invade Ukraine again in the future if appropriate arrangements are not established now. Starmer aims to secure a “backstop” from the US as a condition for committing UK troops to serve in a peacekeeping force alongside other European militaries in Ukraine. Despite Trump indicating limited US support for such an arrangement, negotiations are expected to continue.
As negotiations over the situation in Ukraine unfold, they are deemed critical for securing a peace deal that safeguards Europe’s security. Starmer is strategizing to leverage the prospect of a state visit with Trump in efforts to align the US president closer to Europe’s stance on the Ukrainian crisis. The i newspaper reports that Starmer plans to emphasize the importance of US support and highlight the significance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
Furthermore, concerns are rising about a potential transatlantic trade war following Trump’s comments about the European Union. The Financial Times reveals that the White House is contemplating imposing 25% tariffs on goods imported from the EU, escalating tensions between the two economic powerhouses. With ongoing discussions between Ukraine and the US regarding the country’s mineral mining industry, Trump has placed conditions on potential security guarantees, further complicating the situation
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