On the 27th local time, U.S. President Trump met with visiting British Prime Minister Starmer. During the meeting, Trump discussed the upcoming U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement to be signed with Ukrainian President Zelensky, stating that the agreement would make the U.S. an important partner for Ukraine in mineral, rare earth, oil, and natural gas development. Trump emphasized that the agreement would provide effective compensation for American taxpayers and serve as the foundation for future relations between the two countries. He also revealed plans to meet with Zelensky at 11:00 Eastern Time on the 28th to further advance cooperation.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump stated that a peace agreement to end the conflict is possible but must be reached quickly, or there is a risk of failure. He mentioned, "If the peace agreement is not reached in the short term, it may never happen at all." Trump also stressed that the Russia-Ukraine conflict highlights the importance of NATO countries increasing defense investments and supports Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which considers an attack on one member as an attack on the entire alliance.
On the Ukraine issue, British Prime Minister Starmer stated that the two sides discussed a "strong and fair" Ukraine peace plan. The UK is prepared to send ground troops and aircraft to assist in reaching a peace agreement, firmly emphasizing that "Ukraine must win the peace."
Additionally, Trump and Starmer discussed U.S.-UK trade cooperation. Trump said the two countries are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement and are expected to reach an agreement beneficial to both parties soon. Starmer mentioned that they are also developing a new economic agreement focused on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, to further deepen trade relations. Regarding Trump's recent threat to impose tariffs on the UK, Trump responded that there would be no need to impose tariffs if a trade agreement could be reached.
