U.K.'s Keir Starmer pledges $2 billion to help Ukraine buy missiles

European leaders were meeting in London on Saturday hoping shore up support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after President Donald Trump berated him live on television, calling into question the future American assistance in the war wth Russia.

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President Trump welcomed British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the White House on Thursday and they addressed Ukraine in a joint news conference. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro reports.
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U.K.'s Keir Starmer sees 'value' in Trump's pursuit of Ukrainian mineral rights deal

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Keir Starmer announces £1.6bn package for Ukraine – video

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Keir Starmer lays down Ukraine peace demand ahead of Trump talks

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Keir Starmer says Europe ‘at crossroads in history’ and must support Ukraine

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Chris Riddell on Keir Starmer’s cordial meeting with Donald Trump, as Ukraine awaits a terrible fate | Chris Riddell – cartoon

The prime minister wooed the president with the offer of a state visit to Britain. Y ou can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...
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