British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for President Donald Trump’s pursuit of an agreement on Ukrainian mineral rights to repay some of the $500 billion in military aid provided by the U.S. in support of Ukraine’s war against Russia. Starmer, who met with Trump at the White House to discuss efforts to end the conflict and a potential trade deal, acknowledged the economic ties between the U.S. and Ukraine as a form of security. Trump has been vocal about settling the conflict and compensating for the aid provided, while also emphasizing the importance of security guarantees. The meeting between Starmer and Trump comes as the UK considers sending troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached. Starmer emphasized the need to back Ukraine with strength to prevent further aggression from Russian President Putin. Trump praised Starmer during the meeting, describing him as a “special man” and expressing a positive relationship with him. The discussions between the two leaders also revolved around a possible trade deal and rare mineral rights in Ukraine. The meeting set the stage for Trump’s upcoming meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where they hope to sign an agreement on these mineral rights.
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