The Guardian view on Britain and the US: Starmer spoke Trump’s language, but it’s deeds that matter | Editorial

Europe hoped that concerted efforts could have some effect in bringing round Donald Trump to a more reasonable position on Ukraine .

But within minutes of Volodymyr Zelenskyy arriving at the White House , the men’s discussion in the Oval Office exploded into a shouting match.

Mr Trump had earlier spoken of partnership with the Ukrainian president.