Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met ex-US President Donald Trump this week to discuss Ukraine’s ongoing war and the importance of a Ukrainian victory, as per Johnson’s representative.
Following the incursion of Ukraine by Russia, Boris Johnson, who was removed from his position as prime minister last year, has embarked on a nationwide campaign to gain the support of prominent members of the Republican Party.
Meeting Between Trump and Johnson Highlights Ukraine Discussions
Trump refrained from explicitly stating his desire for Ukraine to prevail in the conflict, instead emphasizing his goal of ending the loss of life among both Russians and Ukrainians within 24 hours if he were to be reelected as US president.
A spokesperson for Boris Johnson confirmed that discussions concerning Ukraine were a central topic during the meeting between Trump and Johnson, which took place on Thursday. However, the location of the meeting has not been disclosed publicly.
During an earlier interview with GB News, Donald Trump criticized Johnson’s government, accusing it of leaning toward the far left due to its support for wind farms and environmental initiatives. Nonetheless, their recent meeting presented an opportunity to address Ukraine-related matters and find common ground.
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Leading Contributors of Military Assistance to Ukraine
The two former heads of state had previously met at the 2019 G7 summit in France.
The United States has been the most significant contributor of military assistance to Ukraine, providing $46.65 billion in weaponry and equipment over the past year. The UK ranks as the second-largest donor, pledging $7.16 billion.
Over a year ago, Boris Johnson was fined by the police following an incident related to a birthday party in June 2020. Additionally, more than 100 others were penalized for their activities in and around Downing Street.
The Partygate scandal played a role in Johnson’s resignation as prime minister. However, he has contemplated the possibility of returning to office. The Members of Parliament are currently investigating Johnson’s actions on the privileges committee to determine whether he misled the House of Commons by claiming that Downing Street adhered to all COVID-19 regulations.
Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, recently responded to Johnson’s behavior, expressing concerns about the Chequers allegations and questioning why they were not raised earlier.
In response to information obtained from diary entries regarding visitors to Chequers during the pandemic, which Johnson’s legal counsel submitted as part of the COVID-19 inquiry, the Cabinet Office has recently forwarded new allegations of misconduct to the police.
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