Good Morning Britain recently highlighted a potential diplomatic setback for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as President Donald Trump appears hesitant to join European leaders for crucial peace talks on Ukraine.
During the show, Charlotte Hawkins asked Richard Gaisford: "It seems Donald Trump is leaving the Prime Minister hanging on this?" Gaisford confirmed: "He certainly is," explaining that while European leaders had hoped to persuade Trump to attend the talks, the former U.S. President “is not sounding entirely convinced.”
Footage aired from the Oval Office showed Trump stating: “They would like us to attend the meeting in Europe if we think there's a good chance… we don’t want to waste a lot of time… we want it to get settled. We want to save a lot of lives.” He also added that there were unresolved issues that needed clarity before committing: “We said, before we go to a meeting, we want to know some things.”
Gaisford further explained that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently revising the U.S. deal, but there is still “a lot of work to be done to get this over the line.” Trump’s Press Secretary emphasized that the U.S. administration wants concrete action rather than just statements.
Meanwhile, Downing Street is preparing for further discussions. Sir Keir Starmer is set to host Belgium’s Prime Minister to address frozen Russian assets, which could play a critical role in supporting Ukraine. Zelenskyy also updated his social media followers, noting that key questions remain on how to stop Russia’s aggression and prevent a third invasion.
Trump, meanwhile, has expressed skepticism about whether Zelenskyy fully supports the proposed peace plan, despite Russia reportedly being amenable. While more talks are scheduled at Downing Street on December 13, it is increasingly unlikely that Trump will attend.
This unfolding situation puts Starmer in a delicate position as the UK navigates its role in ongoing European efforts to stabilize Ukraine.
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