British Foreign Secretary David Cameron reportedly met with former President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida last month to discuss a potential peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. According to a source who spoke to The Sunday Times, Cameron emphasized the importance of new U.S. aid to help Ukraine maintain its front lines and create favorable conditions for Trump to negotiate an agreement with Russia.
The source revealed that Cameron raised the question of the optimal conditions for Trump to pursue a deal in January, emphasizing the need for both sides to hold their lines and bear the consequences. This stance appears to contradict the United Kingdom's official position that a peace agreement should be a matter for Ukraine to address independently.
In response to the report, a spokesperson for U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine and its stance that 'Putin must fail.' The spokesperson emphasized the importance of sending a clear message to Putin that the UK will stand by Ukraine for as long as necessary.
During a press briefing in central London, Sunak underscored the significance of investing in Ukraine's security as a means of safeguarding European and American interests. He highlighted concerns among NATO allies about the potential repercussions if Putin's ambitions are realized, stressing the need for collective defense efforts.
Cameron defended the meeting with Trump as a standard practice of government ministers engaging with opposition politicians. He emphasized that the discussions encompassed various critical geopolitical issues and underscored the importance of a successful outcome for Ukraine in enhancing transatlantic security.
In a statement released by Trump's campaign in April, the meeting was described as a platform to address mutual concerns affecting both countries, including upcoming elections, Brexit implications, NATO defense spending commitments, and the imperative to halt the violence in Ukraine.
