US President Donald Trump has refused to ensure that the US would come to assistance from potential British "peacekeeping forces" in Ukraine within the occasion of a Russian assault.
Supply: Trump throughout a gathering with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on 27 February, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Trump was requested whether or not the US would assist British troops in the event that they had been stationed in Ukraine to assist peace and got here underneath assault from Russia.
Quote: "If the British individuals are in Ukraine they usually get attacked? You understand, I’ve at all times thought in regards to the British, they don’t want a lot assist. They will care for themselves very nicely."
Extra particulars: Trump then praised the UK's "unbelievable troopers" and added, "In the event that they need assistance, I’ll at all times be with the British".
"However they don’t need assistance," Trump reiterated.
After Starmer emphasised the significance of the US-UK defence alliance, Trump requested him, "Are you able to tackle Russia by yourselves?", prompting laughter within the room.
Background:
- In current weeks, European nations have intensified discussions about deploying Western forces in Ukraine to supervise a possible ceasefire.
- In accordance with media reviews, the UK and France have ready a plan to deploy as much as 30,000 European troops in Ukraine.
- The US has expressed assist for the European mission however has refused to take part straight.
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