LONDON — The leaders of France and Britain are making tag-team visits to Washington this week as Europe attempts to persuade President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine in pursuit of a peace deal in the three-year-old war with Russia.
There is an element of good cop, bad cop in efforts by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron to salvage American support for Kyiv.Starmer, reluctant to openly confront Trump , speaks of being a bridge between Europe and the US administration. Macron has more strongly criticized Trump 's recent statements that echo Russia's narrative and American moves to negotiate with Moscow while sidelining Ukraine .
Starmer spoke to Zelenskyy on Saturday, expressing 'the UK's ironclad support for Ukraine and commitment to securing a just and enduring peace.' He said he would stress 'safeguarding Ukraine's sovereignty' when he speaks to Trump in Washington.Some historians say the idea that Britain can be a transatlantic bridge is built on shaky foundations.
Leaders Of France And Britain Head To Washington To Urge Trump Not To Abandon Ukraine
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