#european-relations

#european-relations

Before the 15 August summit, the Europeans persuaded Trump to impose new sanctions if Putin would not agree to a ceasefire. But Trump willfully tossed policy like a stuffed animal out of the window of the Beast, eagerly inviting Putin to join him for a triumphant chariot ride.

Starmer has shown his willingness to throw the diplomatic kitchen sink at efforts to keep Trump on side, including in February handing the president a written invitation from the king for an unusual second state visit.