LONDON — Donald Trump and Boris Johnson mentioned “the state of affairs in Ukraine and the important significance of Ukrainian victory” this week, in accordance with a spokesperson for the previous British prime minister.
Johnson, ousted from workplace final 12 months, has been touring America to try to drum up help amongst prime Republicans for Ukraine within the wake of Russia’s invasion.
Professional-Ukraine suppose tankers this week hosted the ex-British chief for a non-public lunch in Texas, the place he informed a gathering of politicians, donors and captains of business that America should keep the course in its help for the nation.
Speaking to the Republican frontrunner seems to have been subsequent on the record.
The New York Occasions first reported that Trump — who has confronted scrutiny over whether or not he helps Russia or Ukraine within the battle and has promised to resolve the conflict in 24 hours — was planning to host Johnson for dinner. Trump informed CNN earlier this month: “I need everyone to cease dying. They’re dying. Russians and Ukrainians. I need them to cease dying,”
The assembly occurred Thursday, and a spokesperson for Johnson disclosed that Ukraine talks had been on the menu.
“Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP met President Donald J Trump to debate the state of affairs in Ukraine and the important significance of Ukrainian victory,” the spokesperson stated.
Trump and Johnson had a posh relationship when each males had been in workplace. The previous U.S. president described Johnson as a “buddy,” and as soon as branded him “Britain Trump” — however the two appeared to have diverged politically in recent times.
Trump informed GB Information final month that he believed Johnson’s authorities had taken a “far left” tilt, hitting out at his help for wind farms and different eco insurance policies.
“They actually weren’t staying Conservative,” he stated of Johnson’s ill-fated administration.
