“/” Trump-Starmer at the meeting/ US president closes doors to Ukraine in NATO, British reacts

The leaders of the two countries discussed several important issues and faced a host of questions from journalists in the Oval Office at a news conference that lasted for about half an hour.

One of the main moments of discussion was Trump's statement that Ukraine would not join NATO and that it would pay Europeans for helping them in the fight against Russia.

This claim was immediately corrected by British leader Keir Starmer, who explained that the “only part of the aid has been granted as a loan, while for the rest there will be no payment from Ukraine”.

At another conference moment, Trump was asked about his policy towards the United Kingdom and the possibility of this country avoiding the 25% tariff it has threatened to decide on the European Union.

We're talking about a country very different from the EU -- said initially Trump ? -- This is a place where I've made investments, because I own property in Turnberry, own it in Aberdeen, and I also have a wonderful place called “Doonbeg” in Ireland. So, I have important investments in your country”, Trump said, implying that Britain can be isolated from the European tax order.

Trump: Ukraine will join NATO

The important moment was also Trump's refusal to repeat an earlier claim, where he had called Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky a “dicator”.

When asked about it, Trump responded in a mood: “Did I really say this?”, avoiding further discussions on this issue.

As for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Starmer thanked Trump, as according to him the US president quickly changed and decisive the course of events, while the head of the white house voiced confidence in Vladimir Putin once again. You can't just afford Russia, can you? He addressed Starmer-However, I am convinced Putin will keep his word. Russia will withdraw from a section of the occupied” territories, Trump said.