Donald Trump dodges plea from UK prime minister Keir Starmer for guarantee on Ukrainian security
UK leader warns against ‘rewarding aggressor’ but US president unmoved
Trump says UK and US could end up with ‘real trade deal’ and no tariffs
Jeff Mason
US president Donald Trump said a minerals deal with Ukraine is the security guarantee Kyiv needs against Russia, brushing aside a plea from UK prime minister Keir Starmer for a commitment of more US military support.
Mr Starmer, who was meeting Mr Trump at the White House yesterday for the first time since the US leader started his second term, turned on the charm, saying peace in Ukraine had only become possible because of Mr Trump.
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