Putin has allegedly failed to meet Trump's expectations during the conclusion of his U.K. visit, as stated by Trump himself.
In the heart of London, politics and pomp intertwined as former US President Donald Trump visited the United Kingdom for the second time, marking a series of significant events that sparked both celebration and protest.
On the final day of his visit, Trump met with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers for wide-ranging talks. The discussions covered thorny issues including the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Starmer, who has positioned himself as a bridge between Trump and European allies, particularly on the war in Ukraine, and Trump are reported to have a warm relationship. However, they did have a disagreement about the UK's plan to recognize a Palestinian state.
The state banquet, held in Trump's honour, saw the former president lavished with the full pomp and circumstance of the British state. King Charles hailed Trump's peace efforts and support of Ukraine during the event. Trump was also awarded one of the highest honours of his life during the banquet. The king stressed the need to protect the environment for future generations during the ceremony.
Trump expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing the war in Ukraine despite his efforts to stop the fighting. Interestingly, during his visit, Trump did not call on any nations to stop Russian oil, with the visit mainly involving diplomatic meetings and a large investment deal with the UK.
In contrast, Trump urged European nations to stop buying Russian oil, stating that if the price of oil comes down, Putin would drop out of the war. This call was met with silence during his visit, but the implications of such a request remain to be seen.
The visit was not without controversy. Starmer is facing political troubles at home after sacking his ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, over his connections to disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Protests against Trump's visit were also prominent, with an estimated 5,000 people marching through central London to voice their opposition.
Meanwhile, First Lady Melania Trump spent her Thursday morning in Windsor, where she met Queen Camilla and viewed Queen Mary's Doll's House. Melania's husband, Trump, said goodbye to King Charles at Windsor, calling him a "great gentleman and a great king" as he left the castle heading to Chequers.
Trump's visit also marked a significant step forward in US-UK relations. He hailed America's "unbreakable bond" with Britain and signed a tech deal boosting ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy. The visit concluded with Starmer leading Trump on a tour of Churchill artifacts at Chequers, further cementing the historical alliance between the two nations.
As Trump's UK visit comes to a close, the impact of these meetings and discussions will undoubtedly shape the course of international relations in the days, weeks, and months to come.
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