US President Donald Trump has stated that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron “haven’t carried out something” to assist finish the conflict in Ukraine, in response to BBC Information.
In an interview with Fox Information, Trump claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has “no playing cards” to barter peace and instructed he’s not an necessary determine in discussions. Nevertheless, his Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, took a distinct stance, calling Zelensky a “brave chief” after assembly him.
Trump’s feedback come as each Starmer and Macron put together to go to the White Home subsequent week.
Ukraine and peace talks
Zelensky has been talking with world leaders in current days to push for Ukraine’s involvement in peace talks. Starmer has stated he’s “prepared and prepared” to ship British troops to Ukraine as a part of a peace deal. European leaders, whereas refusing to barter straight with Russia, have held a number of conferences in regards to the conflict, together with a current emergency summit in Paris.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the UK, US, and European nations have positioned over 20,000 sanctions on Russia. Many international locations, together with Australia, Canada, and Japan, have additionally despatched monetary and navy support to Ukraine. In January, Starmer signed a “landmark” 100-year settlement with Ukraine, telling Zelenskyy: “We’re with you not simply at this time, for this yr or the subsequent – however for 100 years.”
Trump’s views on peace negotiations
Trump stated he believes Russia and Ukraine wouldn’t enter peace talks with out his involvement. He criticised Zelenskyy, saying: “I’ve been watching this man for years now as his cities get demolished, as his individuals get killed, as his troopers get decimated.”
Regardless of his harsh phrases, Trump additionally praised Macron and Starmer, calling the French president a “buddy” and describing the UK prime minister as a “very good man.”
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Macron is about to go to Washington on Monday, adopted by Starmer on Friday.
US-Ukraine uncommon minerals deal
In the meantime, the US is negotiating a deal that might give it entry to Ukraine’s uncommon earth minerals in alternate for previous navy assist. US Nationwide Safety Adviser Mike Waltz stated Zelenskyy is “going to signal that deal,” regardless of the Ukrainian chief beforehand rejecting it.
On this thread I’ll reply to a few of what I’ve seen on the market. Let’s begin with Niall:
1) On the final background, sure, you have got been extra proper than incorrect on quite a lot of the main points of the battle. Which is why I’m stunned to listen to you name the administration’s posture… https://t.co/w7OQemI3R7
— JD Vance (@JDVance) February 21, 2025
US Vice-President JD Vance defended Trump’s strategy, saying on X “We’re negotiating to finish the battle. It’s ‘appeasement’ provided that you assume the Ukrainians have a reputable pathway to victory. They don’t, so it’s not.”
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