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‘Starmer’s big moment’: can PM persuade Trump not to give in to Putin?

‘Starmer’s big moment’: can PM persuade Trump not to give in to Putin?
Source: The Guardian
Published: Feb, 23 2025 06:00

The UK leader has been advised to choose his words carefully at this week’s crucial White House meeting. Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks. When Keir Starmer is advised on how to handle his crucial meeting with Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, he will be told by advisers from Downing Street and the Foreign Office to be very clear on his main points and, above all, to be brief.

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