US President Engages Putin On Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump was right in re-establishing diplomatic ties with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to set up peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. Bridget Phillipson, Labour Education Secretary, said there could be "no negotiated peace without Russia" and that Trump's approach had brought "Russians to the table". Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet Trump in Washington this week and press for Ukraine to be "at the heart" of any peace talks.
- The fact that a senior Labour minister is openly supporting Trump's strategy on peace talks with Putin raises questions about the UK's commitment to democratic values and its willingness to normalize relations with Russia.
- How will the UK's position on Ukraine impact its relationships with other European countries, particularly those that have been critical of Russia's actions in the region?