Reference News Network August 19 report, according to Russia Today website August 18, citing NBC News, UK Prime Minister Starmer advised Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy on how to avoid conflicts again at the White House.
The report mentioned that Zelenskyy held negotiations in Washington on August 18 with US President Trump and major European supporters of Kyiv. His visit to the US this February ended prematurely due to a heated argument with Trump and his aide Vance in the Oval Office.
The report said that Starmer is a key figure among European officials who "guide" Zelenskyy on how to deal with Trump. It is reported that the Ukrainian leader was advised to thank Trump for the military aid and diplomatic support, and to wear a suit jacket instead of his usual military uniform style.
According to the UK's Daily Telegraph, British ministers and officials have been advising Zelenskyy on how to speak in a way that "appeals to Trump" and how to flatter the US president.
The report mentioned that the February US-Ukrainian meeting turned into a heated argument, with Trump accusing Zelenskyy of "betting on a third world war," while Vance claimed the Ukrainian leader showed no appreciation for US support.
Trump and Zelenskyy have had multiple conflicts in the past, including Trump refusing to condemn Russia for starting the Ukraine conflict, as well as calling Zelenskyy a "dictator" for postponing elections during wartime. (Translation by Wu Mei)
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