UK's Lord Cameron in US: Urgent Talks on Ukraine Aid and NATO with Trump, Blinken
April 11, 2024UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron visited the US to discuss critical issues including Ukraine, elections, Brexit, and NATO defense.
Cameron held a dinner meeting with former President Donald Trump, covering various strategic topics.
In a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Cameron pushed for an end to the blockade of aid to Ukraine.
Cameron is lobbying senior Republicans to approve financial support for Ukraine, a stance supported by Blinken and UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer.
The UK government notes it as standard practice to engage with allied nations' opposition leaders in election years.
The Foreign Secretary is pressing US lawmakers to pass a new Ukrainian aid package, citing Western security risks upon failure.
The US Congress's decision on the aid package will significantly affect the Ukraine conflict and the future of NATO.
Summary based on 13 sources
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BBC News • Apr 9, 2024
David Cameron meets Donald Trump in Florida ahead of Blinken talksBloomberg • Apr 9, 2024
Cameron Lobbies Trump to Break US Roadblocks to Ukraine AidDaily Mail • Apr 10, 2024
Trump hosts British Foreign Secretary David Cameron at Mar-a-Lago