Meeting between Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump regarding support for Ukraine

Starmer’s dinner with Trump occurred during his visit to New York for the UN General Assembly and was his first face-to-face meeting with the former president. Despite not meeting with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris due to scheduling conflicts, Starmer highlighted the U.K.’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with the U.S., especially in the context of global challenges such as the conflict in Ukraine. He reiterated the significance of the U.K.-U.S. partnership, which has been a cornerstone of their foreign policy, particularly in response to threats from Russia. This meeting follows a previous discussion between Starmer and President Biden, where they also addressed the situation in Ukraine, underscoring the continuity of U.K. leadership in international affairs.