In an interview with The New York Times, Starmer referred to the incident that took place in the oval office during the visit of Wołodymyr Zelanski. Between the American and Ukrainian sides there was a sharp exchange of sentences, which ended with the premature leaving the White House by the arrived delegation.
The British prime minister admitted that soon Washington pressed London to react to the event in a certain way. – On the day on which the meeting of President Trump and President Zelanski in the oval office did not go particularly well, We were under pressure to go out with something very criticalyou know, floral adjectives to describe how others feel – he said.
Keir Starmer: Washington pressed London to criticize Zelanski
Keir Starmer confessed that his response to emphasis was a completely different solution. He turned to both sides with a proposal to “return to the same way”. – I came to the conclusion that it would be better lift the phone and talk to both sidesto try to convince them to himself – he explained.
After the incident, he sent his national security adviser to Kiev, Jonathan Powell. Sarmer's envoy was to advise Zelnski how to communicate with Trump, how to fix this relationship.
Soon later he contacted Trump and informed him about progress. He also helped organize a telephone conversation between leaders during which the Ukrainian president He supported the actions of his American counterpart.
Starmer: I like Trump, I don't trust Putin
Although Keir Starmer said he liked and understands Donald Trump, he admitted that he was aware that He introduced “a lot of confusion”. He admitted that, however, no provocations should be succumbed.
The British prime minister also openly stated that he did not trust Putin. – I am sure Putin would try to insist that Ukraine would remain defenseless after the conclusion of the contract, because it is He gives him what he wants, i.e. the possibility of entering her territory again – he assessed.
Since the beginning of office as the prime minister of Great Britain, Starmer is an avid ally of Ukraine. The prime minister is Advocate of the idea of sending a peace mission to the occupied country that would stop Putin's attempts.
The head of the British government calls for the creation of the so -called Coalitions willing – a number of countries that would support the idea. – It must be clear for Putinthat there will be serious consequences if he violates the boundaries – he said a few days ago.
Source: “The New York Times”