Keir Starmer Delivers King Charles' Invitation to Trump in Washington Visit
The British Prime Minister's gesture fosters dialogue on Ukraine aid, NATO commitments, and future UK-US relations.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer presented US President Donald Trump with a personal invitation from King Charles III for a second state visit to the UK.
- Trump, previously critical of Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, softened his stance during the meeting, expressing 'great respect' for him and affirming NATO support.
- Discussions included a new agreement for the US to share in Ukraine's rare earth mineral production, though security guarantees for Ukraine remain unresolved.
- Trump signaled openness to protecting British troops potentially stationed in Ukraine for peacekeeping and hinted at a future UK-US trade deal.
- Starmer's visit underscored Britain's role as a mediator between the Trump administration and Europe, with emphasis on continued support for Ukraine.