Boris Johnson meets with Donald Trump to debate Ukraine battle
The assembly happened throughout a go to by Mr Johnson to the United States on Thursday.
He has additionally met Republican politicians in Texas and Mr Trump’s former secretary of state Mike Pompeo as he lobbies to shore up the US assist for Ukraine.
A spokesperson for Johnson stated: “Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP met President Donald J Trump to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the vital importance of Ukrainian victory.”
Former president Mr Trump has beforehand described Mr Johnson as “a friend”, however they differ on their views of the Ukraine battle.
Mr Johnson instantly backed the nation, visiting Ukraine a number of occasions and calling for the West to supply extra weapons.
Mr Trump, then again, has beforehand refused to decide to sending navy help to Ukraine if he returned to the White House and wouldn’t say who he thought ought to win the battle.
The US has dedicated $46.65bn of arms and tools to Ukraine over the previous yr, making it the most important donor of navy help to the nation, adopted by the UK, which has dedicated $7.16bn.
The pair have met a number of occasions earlier than, together with on the sidelines of the 2019 G7 summit in France.
When Mr Johnson turned prime minister, Mr Trump described him as “a good man”, including: “They call him Britain Trump.”