British Foreign Secretary David Cameron has reportedly discussed the possibility of a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia with former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate.
Prime Minister Cameron met with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago, Fla., residence last month, and Trump said new U.S. aid would help keep Ukraine on the front lines, according to people who spoke to The Sunday Times. “I will do the best I can,” he said. The United States is trying to secure an agreement with Russia by signing “conditions.”
According to the source, Prime Minister Cameron asked President Trump, “What are the best terms for you as president to be able to reach a deal in January? That is for both sides to hold the line and pay the price.” It is said that
This contradicts Britain’s position that the peace deal is a Ukraine issue, and Prime Minister David Cameron has publicly stated that “peace comes not through appeasement or weakness, but through strength.”
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British Foreign Secretary David Cameron addresses guests at the annual Lord Mayor’s Easter Banquet at Mansion House in London on May 9, 2024. He met with former President Donald Trump in Florida last month. (Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Asked about the report on Monday afternoon, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesman said Britain’s “position has not changed” and that “Putin is bound to fail.”
“In this conflict, it is more important than ever to send a clear message to President Putin that we will support Ukraine for as long as necessary,” he said. “We saw the anonymous source’s press conference and we are not aware of any such reports.”
Reporters also pressed Mr Sunak in central London on Monday about the report.
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“I haven’t seen this Sunday Times article, so please forgive me for that,” Sunak said, according to Politico. “But what I can say is that when it comes to Ukraine, we have guided you.”
“An investment in Ukraine’s security is an investment in our national security. Our NATO allies are already concerned about the prospect of them being next if Putin succeeds, and if that’s the case. with all the consequences it may have,” he added.
On May 13, 2024, Ukrainian soldiers participate in assault training as the Russo-Ukrainian war continues in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. (Diego Herrera Calcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Prime Minister David Cameron said last month that the meeting was “fully consistent with precedent for government ministers meeting opposition politicians” and that he had discussed “a wide range of important geopolitical topics” with Trump, including a victory in Ukraine. added that it was “critically important to the security of the United States and Europe.” . ”
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In an April statement, the Trump campaign said the meeting was aimed at addressing “a number of issues affecting both countries, including the upcoming elections in both countries, the impact of Brexit, and the need for NATO allies.” It was held to “discuss the issues.” Keep defense spending and promise to “end killings in Ukraine.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
