LONDON — Donald Trump and Boris Johnson mentioned “the state of affairs in Ukraine and the very important significance of Ukrainian victory” this week, in line 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 high Republicans for Ukraine within the wake of Russia’s invasion.
Professional-Ukraine assume tankers this week hosted the ex-British chief for a personal lunch in Texas, the place he instructed 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 warfare in 24 hours — was planning to host Johnson for dinner.
The assembly happened 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 very important significance of Ukrainian victory,” the spokesperson stated.
Trump and Johnson had a posh relationship when each males have 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 instructed 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.
