Trump says he doesn't see need for U.S. security guarantees to end Ukraine-Russia war

President Trump met with British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in the Oval Office, expressing confidence in reaching a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia while downplaying the need for U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump mentioned that adding security is the easy part and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will sign a critical minerals deal in Washington, D.C. Trump indicated that the deal would serve as a security “backstop.” The visits by Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are part of an effort to urge Trump to maintain U.S. support for Ukraine. Both leaders used praise and flattery to woo Trump during their visits.

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