Starmer said he “trusts” Trump as UK and France work on a plan to bring an end to the war

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has emphasized his commitment to acting as a "bridge" between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the UK and France work on a plan to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. He stated that the UK and France would first collaborate with Ukraine to develop a strategy and then "discuss that plan with the United States."  

"Nobody wanted to see that"

UK PM Keir Starmer says he has spoken to both Ukraine's President Zelensky and US President Donald Trump since their confrontation in the Oval Office, which he says displayed "a lot of tension"
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Zelensky is set to attend a summit of European leaders following a heated exchange with Trump at the White House. When asked about the tense encounter, Sir Keir sought to downplay the situation, saying, "nobody wants to see that" and acknowledging that he felt "uncomfortable" watching it unfold. However, rather than dwelling on the dispute, he responded immediately by calling both leaders that same night in an attempt to "get us back to the central focus."  

 

"There are a number of different routes people can go down. One is to ramp up the rhetoric as to how outraged we all are or not," Sir Keir said. Instead, he opted to "roll up my sleeves" and engage in direct conversations with both Trump and Zelensky, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron, about Europe's role in securing peace.  

 

"Because my reaction was we have to bridge this, we have to find a way that we can all work together because in the end we've had three years of bloody conflict now, we need to get to that lasting peace," he explained.  

 

During his interview with BBC One’s *Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg*, Sir Keir avoided assigning blame for the White House confrontation. When asked directly if he believed Trump could be trusted, he responded unequivocally, "yes," adding that he was "clear in my mind" that Trump "wants a lasting peace." He also affirmed that Zelensky could be trusted but maintained that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not, reinforcing the need for the United States to provide a security guarantee for any eventual peace agreement.  

 

The Prime Minister acknowledged that a European security guarantee would need to be led by a "coalition of the willing." As efforts continue, Starmer appears determined to position the UK as a key diplomatic force in brokering a resolution to the war in Ukraine.

 

Based on a report by BBC  2025-03-03

 

 

[Tug]

Do not trust trump I repeat do not trust trump .he and putin are birds of a feather they will do whatever suits them and will promise the moon then break their word.

[sharot724]

10 minutes ago, Tug said:

Do not trust trump I repeat do not trust trump .he and putin are birds of a feather they will do whatever suits them and will promise the moon then break their word.

The deal was done already. Vlad and Trump as the incredible worth of the occupation yields potential only Billionares see 

[JonnyF]

Starmer needs to focus on the UK's borders before he starts trying to fix Ukraine's.

 

Priorities Keir. Priorities.

[Paul Henry]

Trump has never entered into a win/win relationship, in business,marriage or politics. He always has to be the winner. A real sign of immaturity. Not fit to lead anything let alone a country.

[Eric Loh]

48 minutes ago, Tug said:

Do not trust trump I repeat do not trust trump .he and putin are birds of a feather they will do whatever suits them and will promise the moon then break their word.

Trump is rapidly descending into cognitive decline. He has problem with memory and judgement. He is posing a danger to US foreign policies. 25th must come sooner. 

[Watawattana]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

When asked directly if he believed Trump could be trusted, he responded unequivocally, "yes,"

A very trustworthy leader calling another trustworthy.  Hmmm... 🤧🙄

[superal]

2 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Starmer needs to focus on the UK's borders before he starts trying to fix Ukraine's.

 

Priorities Keir. Priorities.

Starmer has just made 2 more contributions to Ukraine totaling 3.8 billion pounds . WFA withdrawal has left many elderly struggling to pay heating bills . The rubber boats continue to invade with no defense made to stop them . UK economy looks to be at an incline . Starmer & Macron have aspirations of being the bosses of Europe . Starmer trying to be liked by the E.U in order to get some sort of reverse Brexit done .

Trumps meeting with Putin was behind closed doors and the extent of the whole discussions have not been told . 

The ambush of Zelensky at the Oval was premeditated . When Zelensky arrived and got out of the limo he was immediately hit by Trumps derogatory remarks about his dress . Same from Valance and also a news reporter who asked why he was not wearing a suit . The reporter was given a wink from Trump to ask start talking and ask the question . 

Is Trump in collusion with Putin ? Why did Putin invade Ukraine ? Quite  involved but in the early 1990s the U.S.A. & NATO promised not to expand the alliance into the former Soviet Union bloc . That promise was reneged on . Areas of Ukraine still have many Russians living there who want Russian control . No doubt that Putin wants Ukraine back to re-form the Soviet  Union . 

Ukraine's massive rare mineral stocks could have been secured by Trump on Friday but he engineered the meeting to be a destructive shouting row and leave that deal in abeyance . Why ? I think that Putin told Trump that Zelensky must go and Ukraine will be back in the Soviet Union . Then a cease fire and the U.S.A. can have a deal with Putin over the minerals . 

[billd766]

3 hours ago, Tug said:

Do not trust trump I repeat do not trust trump .he and putin are birds of a feather they will do whatever suits them and will promise the moon then break their word.

TBH I don't trust either of them as far as I can throw the Royal Albert hall left handed. However that is just my opinion, and I am sure that other posters will agree or disagree with me.

[Jonnapat]

Who would trust Trump?

 

Starmer had to say it but he has too much sense to believe it.

[Dave0206]

45 minutes ago, Jonnapat said:

Who would trust Trump?

 

Starmer had to say it but he has too much sense to believe it.

Exactly but the last part of his statement has been omitted "of course I trust trump as far as I can throw the lardy asse bar steward"

[Dan O]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Starmer needs to focus on the UK's borders before he starts trying to fix Ukraine's.

 

Priorities Keir. Priorities.

Ukraine's problem affects everyone world wide. Not just from a stability issue due to the war but from an economic and agricultural perspective. Its in everyone ecmxceot Russia and China's best interest to end this conflict soon. 

[Harrisfan]

3 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

Trump is rapidly descending into cognitive decline. He has problem with memory and judgement. He is posing a danger to US foreign policies. 25th must come sooner. 

Most socialists entered into it 9 years ago.

[Harrisfan]

56 minutes ago, Jonnapat said:

Who would trust Trump?

 

Starmer had to say it but he has too much sense to believe it.

UK isn't at war. No need to trust anyone. Keir is an idiot. Just gave more to Z the slimey comedian. 

[Harrisfan]

4 hours ago, Tug said:

Do not trust trump I repeat do not trust trump .he and putin are birds of a feather they will do whatever suits them and will promise the moon then break their word.

Keir won't read this 

[JonnyF]

3 minutes ago, Dan O said:

Ukraine's problem affects everyone world wide. Not just from a stability issue due to the war but from an economic and agricultural perspective. Its in everyone ecmxceot Russia and China's best interest to end this conflict soon. 

 

End it by funding Ukraine's ability to keep fighting?

[Dan O]

1 hour ago, superal said:

Starmer has just made 2 more contributions to Ukraine totaling 3.8 billion pounds . WFA withdrawal has left many elderly struggling to pay heating bills . The rubber boats continue to invade with no defense made to stop them . UK economy looks to be at an incline . Starmer & Macron have aspirations of being the bosses of Europe . Starmer trying to be liked by the E.U in order to get some sort of reverse Brexit done .

Trumps meeting with Putin was behind closed doors and the extent of the whole discussions have not been told . 

The ambush of Zelensky at the Oval was premeditated . When Zelensky arrived and got out of the limo he was immediately hit by Trumps derogatory remarks about his dress . Same from Valance and also a news reporter who asked why he was not wearing a suit . The reporter was given a wink from Trump to ask start talking and ask the question . 

Is Trump in collusion with Putin ? Why did Putin invade Ukraine ? Quite  involved but in the early 1990s the U.S.A. & NATO promised not to expand the alliance into the former Soviet Union bloc . That promise was reneged on . Areas of Ukraine still have many Russians living there who want Russian control . No doubt that Putin wants Ukraine back to re-form the Soviet  Union . 

Ukraine's massive rare mineral stocks could have been secured by Trump on Friday but he engineered the meeting to be a destructive shouting row and leave that deal in abeyance . Why ? I think that Putin told Trump that Zelensky must go and Ukraine will be back in the Soviet Union . Then a cease fire and the U.S.A. can have a deal with Putin over the minerals . 

I think you are close to correct on most of what you wrote except the last part about the meeting and meltdown that occurred. I believe Trump orchestrated the press interview early in the meeting before discussing and coming to agreement on a "peace agreement" and expected Zekensky to roll over to the pressure of the moment and just sign an open ended agreement. Z was on to their tactics and stood his cmground correctly. When Z corrected Trump and Vance about not agreeing to sign anything without details and presenting it to his govt for discussion and  approval first  that made Trump look like a fool and he had to lash out along with baby Vance to try to show force to control the situation. It shows their lack of experience in political situations and international diplomacy and they have no place on a global stage as a lead on negotiations. Shameful actions on their part. 

[Dan O]

26 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

End it by funding Ukraine's ability to keep fighting?

I never said that so try again and post something worthwhile or don't reply 

[connda]

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Starmer needs to focus on the UK's borders before he starts trying to fix Ukraine's.

 

Priorities Keir. Priorities.

Neither the UK or the EU can keep illegals invaders out of their countries.  Not sure how they plan to keep the Ruskies out (if the Ruskies ever actually wanted to invade the UK or the EU). Why would the Russians want the UK and the EU's headaches? 

[connda]

29 minutes ago, Dan O said:

I think you are close to correct on most of what you wrote except the last part about the meeting and meltdown that occurred. I believe Trump orchestrated the press interview early in the meeting before discussing and coming to agreement on a "peace agreement" and expected Zekensky to roll over to the pressure of the moment and just sign an open ended agreement. Z was on to their tactics and stood his cmground correctly. When Z corrected Trump and Vance about not agreeing to sign anything without details and presenting it to his govt for discussion and  approval first  that made Trump look like a fool and he had to lash out along with baby Vance to try to show force to control the situation. It shows their lack of experience in political situations and international diplomacy and they have no place on a global stage as a lead on negotiations. Shameful actions on their part. 

"I believe Trump orchestrated the press interview early in the meeting before discussing and coming to agreement on a "peace agreement" and expected Zekensky to roll over to the pressure of the moment and just sign an open ended agreement."

Sounds like "Conspiracy Theories." Your not a conspiracy theorist, are you?  

[rough diamond]

2 minutes ago, connda said:

Neither the UK or the EU can keep illegals invaders out of their countries.  Not sure how they plan to keep the Ruskies out

You are not allowed under "woke rules/laws" to kill illegal immigrants but if war is declared then you can kill all the Ruskies that try to invade!

[connda]

44 minutes ago, Dan O said:

Ukraine's problem affects everyone world wide.

No they don't. I'm not affected in the least, well, other than the blather by pro-war zealots and Russian-hating war-hawks on this forum.

[connda]

The UK/EU chihuahuas yip and snap at the Trump's heels. 

The reality of the US pulling support for Ukraine which effectively ends the war.

 

Omg! That means Russia wins!

That's right - Russia wins. 

[candide]

13 minutes ago, connda said:

The UK/EU chihuahuas yip and snap at the Trump's heels. 

The reality of the US pulling support for Ukraine which effectively ends the war.

 

Omg! That means Russia wins!

That's right - Russia wins. 

The EU and individual European countries have provided around 2/3 of aid to Ukraine.

 

The main problem of Europe is industrial. It has not the capacity to produce enough weapons on short-term.

 

[JonnyF]

6 hours ago, Tug said:

he and putin are birds of a feather they will do whatever suits them and will promise the moon then break their word.

 

Sounds a lot like 2 Tier Keir. 

[Chomper Higgot]

27 minutes ago, candide said:

The EU and individual European countries have provided around 2/3 of aid to Ukraine.

 

The main problem of Europe is industrial. It has not the capacity to produce enough weapons on short-term.

 

At the moment.

 

That can change.

 

[Dan O]

1 hour ago, connda said:

No they don't. I'm not affected in the least, well, other than the blather by pro-war zealots and Russian-hating war-hawks on this forum.

You are affected,  you just don't know it or understand global economics. 

[Chomper Higgot]

45 minutes ago, connda said:

The UK/EU chihuahuas yip and snap at the Trump's heels. 

The reality of the US pulling support for Ukraine which effectively ends the war.

 

Omg! That means Russia wins!

That's right - Russia wins. 

You picked the wrong data to try and make a point.

 

The issue is funding to the defense of Ukraine.

 

Try this:

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crew8y7pwd5o.amp

[Dan O]

1 hour ago, connda said:

"I believe Trump orchestrated the press interview early in the meeting before discussing and coming to agreement on a "peace agreement" and expected Zekensky to roll over to the pressure of the moment and just sign an open ended agreement."

Sounds like "Conspiracy Theories." Your not a conspiracy theorist, are you?  

Nope just stating what was obvious if you watched and listened to the press conference. Z stated it and that's when Vance went off.  Did you watch the press conference, I'm guess no based on your comme to. 

[steven100]

There is so much fake and bs talk now ....  everyday on the WH it's just so much lies.

 

he trusts him the same as a cobra snake