Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump in Washington highlights the precarious state of US-European relations, particularly concerning NATO and security in Ukraine. Starmer aims to secure US commitments for military support in potential peacekeeping efforts, emphasizing the need for collaboration amidst Trump's unpredictable policies. As Starmer navigates the complex dynamics of his party’s sentiments towards Trump, the meeting also reflects broader concerns about the future of the US/Europe alliance, especially with escalating tensions in Europe and uncertain US commitments under Trump's administration.
Starmer wants Trump to agree that, in the event of a peace settlement in Ukraine, the US will offer security guarantees that will make it durable.
Despite leading a party whose activists mostly loathe Trump, Starmer has managed to establish a warm relationship with the president.
Starmer is looking for assurances that Washington will provide the level of air and logistical support needed for European peacekeeping forces.
Today’s meeting underscores the fracturing of the US/Europe alliance, raising questions about its future stability after four years of Trump.
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