Trump and Starmer meet after UK urges US to continue support for Ukraine  

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** President Meets with British Prime Minister**

February 27, US President Donald Trump met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House. The meeting was about security amid Russian aggression.

**Ukraine Seeks US Support**

Prime Minister Starmer asked for the US to stay involved in ensuring Ukraine’s security. He said that support is needed for a lasting peace. A European peacekeeping force is being proposed, but it will need a “backstop” from the US to be successful.

**Trump Says Peace Deal Must Come First**

President Trump emphasized that a peace deal must be reached before any peacekeeping forces are deployed. He said he’s confident that a deal would hold if one could be .

**Ukraine President to Visit **

Ukrainian is set to visit Washington on February 28. The purpose of his visit is to sign a critical minerals agreement with the US. This deal will create a fund where Ukraine will contribute half of the proceeds from selling state-owned mineral resources.

**US Shifts Stance on Ukraine**

In recent weeks, the US has taken a more confrontational stance towards Ukraine. At the same time, the US has intensified diplomatic outreach to in an effort to broker a swift agreement. High-level bilateral talks between the US and Russia have resumed, with meetings held in Riyadh and Istanbul.

**US Needs Rare Earth Minerals**

President Trump mentioned President Zelensky’s upcoming visit, emphasizing America’s need for rare earth minerals. He said that this agreement is important for both countries.

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