Starmer tried to convince Trump and Zelenskyy to resume talks, but failed - Bloomberg
After a spat between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer tried to convince the two leaders to return to negotiations.
This was reported by Bloomberg, citing sources, according to Censor. NO.
British officials have failed in their attempt to salvage a U.S.-Ukraine economic agreement that was close to being signed, according to people with knowledge of the situation. Trump's team has rejected requests to return to the talks, saying it needs time to cool off, the people told Bloomberg.
The agency notes that the attempt showed how eager Starmer is to leverage his unique connections between the Trump administration and European leaders.
An unnamed European official said the Trump administration has privately made it clear that it wants a public apology from Zelenskyy to mend relations.
Downing Street insiders emphasize the difference in approach to Friday's dramatic events in Washington. Other senior Europeans were quick to defend Zelenskyy on social media and condemn Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat, said on Friday that "the free world needs a new leader."
While Starmer, according to Bloomberg, picked up the phone. British officials believe they can capitalize on the fact that Trump often favors Britain over the European Union, as well as the working relationship between the leaders of the UK and the US.
Starmer's position is bolstered by widespread support for Ukraine and suspicion of Russia in the UK, the article says.
Trump and Zelenskyy's dispute
On Friday, February 28, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House.
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy started arguing and switched to a higher tone during the meeting in the Oval Office.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy leaves the White House early after meeting with Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
No agreement on minerals between Ukraine and the United States is signed in Washington.
