Overview

• Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for a US military or logistical 'backstop' to deter future Russian aggression in Ukraine, warning against a ceasefire without robust security guarantees.
• Donald Trump signals reluctance to commit to extensive US security guarantees, suggesting Europe should take primary responsibility for Ukraine's defense.
• Starmer aims to strengthen the UK-US 'special relationship,' highlighting increased UK defense spending and Britain's willingness to deploy peacekeeping troops in Ukraine if necessary.
• Trade discussions, including the avoidance of US tariffs on Britain and potential collaboration on artificial intelligence, are also key topics in the meeting.
• The Chagos Islands' sovereignty and concerns over a proposed Chinese 'super embassy' in London may feature in the talks, with the US holding veto power over any Chagos agreement.