Do you just want the war in Ukraine to finish?
Today, Sir Keir Starmer flew to Washington to meet President Trump, along with European and Nato leaders, to discuss peace in Ukraine.
Patrick Christys shared his views on the Ukraine war
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EU leader Ursula von der Leyen arrived first. Then came Nato chief Mark Rutte. And in third, in came Sir Keir Starmer, ready for his meeting.
All eyes, though, were on the greeting President Zelensky would receive.
Inside the Oval Office, it all started on a positive note. Trump said: “We’ve had a lot of good discussions, and I think substantial progress is being made in many ways. We have seven very powerful leaders from Europe, and we’ll be meeting with them right after this.”
Zelensky replied: “First of all, thank you for the invitation, and thank you very much for your efforts to stop the killings and stop this war.”
There was even time for a lighthearted exchange about Zelensky’s suit. Trump joked: “President Zelensky, you look fabulous in that suit. I remember the last one that got criticised. I apologise for that. But you look wonderful.”
So far, at least, there has been no repeat of the talk about “gambling with World War Three.”
The European leaders then sat down with Trump, and a trilateral meeting seems the sensible next step.
Trump confirmed that such a meeting with him, Zelensky and Putin was now a matter of “when, not if.” That’s big. Zelensky has said he’s willing to discuss territory at that meeting, a major shift.
EU leaders, including Mark Rutte, said the deadlock with Putin had finally been broken. Meanwhile, Germany’s Chancellor Scholz and President Macron challenged Trump, insisting that a ceasefire is needed first.
But let’s remind ourselves what this war has cost you, the British taxpayer.
‘But let’s remind ourselves what this war has cost you, the British taxpayer’
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Since February 2022, the UK has committed up to £21.8billion in support for Ukraine. That includes £13billion in military support.
The UK has pledged £3billion a year in military aid every year until 2030. There’s also been £5.3billion in non-military commitments including £4.1billion in fiscal support through World Bank loan guarantees and £1.2 billion in bilateral assistance.
Then there are the indirect costs, the things you see and feel every day. Inflation soared, driving up prices for essentials like petrol, gas and food.
UK inflation hit a 41-year high of 11.1 per cent in October 2022. High energy costs and global food prices have squeezed your income you feel it every time you go to the shops. The UK has also provided financial assistance and housing for Ukrainian refugees.
So the question tonight is simple: at what point do we say we’ve done enough? Do you want this war to end now? Do you want peace and do you want Britain’s money brought back home?