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Macron is a friend of mine, and I’ve met with the Prime Minister and he’s a very nice guy … [but] nobody’s done anything,
If you’re not in the room to be able to pitch in with your perspective, it may simply never be considered. Now, it’s no guarantee of success, but I think that actually does have value. It’s always important to state the criticality of face-to-face diplomacy.”
Samir Puri, an associate fellow in the UK in the World Programme at Chatham House, said The UK is in an impossible position where, on the one hand desperate to maintain the special relationship,
Engaging with Europe is just not their priority at all,
said Max Bergmann, the director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies I think it does matter that you’ve got the you’ve got the country that’s been invaded, Ukraine, and you’ve got the two biggest and most powerful military powers in Europe, the UK and the French, having their president, prime minister, come visit in the same week.”
I'm working closely with other European leaders on this, and I'm clear that the UK is ready to put boots on the ground and planes in the air to support a deal, working together with our allies, because that is the only way that peace will last,
It's a great honour to have Prime Minister Starmer in the Oval Office,
He earned whatever the hell they pay him over there,
You mentioned Canada. I think you’re trying to find a divide between us that doesn’t exist. We’re the closest of nations,
Starmer said, prompting Trump to smile Look, I said what I said. We do have, of course, a special relationship with our friends in the U.K.,
Vance said Thursday in the Oval Office before the meeting, where he was seated across from Starmer One person has never been extended that honor and I really do call it an honor, but it's not for me. It's for our country. It's respect for our country.”
At a press conference in the East Room later in the day, the president added If so, I know nothing about that,
Trump said in the Oval Office before the meeting A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left,
That’s enough. Thank you,
But before Starmer could continue, Trump cut in ... before calling on another reporter The answer is yes. On behalf of our wonderful first lady, Melania, and myself, the answer is yes, and we look forward to being there, and honoring the king, and honoring, really, your country,
I support it, ... I don’t think we’re going to have any reason for it.”
Trump replied, before adding 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,
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 Our trading relationship is not just strong. It’s fair, balanced and reciprocal,
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