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You’ve created a moment of tremendous opportunity to reach a historic peace deal, a deal that I think would be celebrated in Ukraine and around the world,
Starmer said, before pivoting to a warning I think it’s important for European countries, including the United Kingdom, to step up and do more in the defence and security of Europe and our continent,
We’re working very hard in the Middle East and Gaza and all of the problems. And it’s been going on for years and years and centuries and centuries,
I support it, ... I don’t think we’re going to have any reason for it.”
Trump replied, before adding We have to do everything we can to ensure that the ceasefire continues so that more hostages can be returned, so that aid can be brought in that’s desperately needed. We need to allow Palestinians to return and to rebuild their lives, and we must all support them in doing that,
It’s no secret we’re from different political traditions. But there’s a lot that we have in common,
Starmer said, embracing Trump’s populist streak I think you’re trying to find a divide between us that doesn’t exist,
We remain each other’s first partner in defence. Ready to come to the other’s aid, to counter threats wherever and whenever they may arise,
You’ve been terrific in our discussions. You’re a very tough negotiator, however. I’m not sure I like that,
We’ve had free speech for a very, very long time in the United Kingdom, and it will last for a very, very long time,
Our trading relationship is not just strong. It’s fair, balanced and reciprocal,
I said what I said,
Vance replied on Thursday, as he reflected on his Munich remarks Instead of over regulating these new technologies, we're seizing the opportunities that they offer. So we've decided today to go further to begin work on a new economic deal with advanced technology at its core,
Starmer told reporters during a joint press conference with Trump at the White House We want to strike a new partnership. We share the view that our best days lie ahead,
Starmer said at the U.K. ambassador's residence in Washington before his meeting with Mr. Trump I think that that means there's got to be security guarantees,
said Starmer, acknowledging the pressure for higher spending, but also indicating Taking out a chainsaw isn't quite my style, but we are stripping away red tape and bureaucracy,
he said, at once taking a gentle jab at Musk while also attempting to appeal to Mr. Trump's passion for a slimmed down government The Prime Minister will be clear that there can be no negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine and will recognize the need for Europe to play its part on global defense and step up for the good of collective European security,
the embassy statement read You try and take it away, right? We're going to do the best we can. We're going to do the best we can to make the best deal we can for both sides. But for Ukraine, we're going to try very hard to make a good deal so that they can get as much back as possible. We want to get as much back as possible."
When asked whether Russia retaining occupied territories would send a dangerous message, Trump responded I had a productive meeting with @SPE_Kellogg--a good discussion, many important details. I am grateful to the United States for all the assistance and bipartisan support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. It's important for us--and for the entire free world--that American strength is felt. We had a detailed conversation about the battlefield situation, how to return our prisoners of war, and effective security guarantees."
In a post on X, Zelenskyy stated He's a very smart guy. He's a very cunning person. But I've dealt with some really bad people. But I will tell you, as far as this is concerned, you have to understand, in my opinion, he had no intention of settling this war. I think he wanted the whole thing,