What's happened
New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with US President Joe Biden at the Nato summit in Washington, affirming the strength of the 'special relationship' and discussing support for Ukraine.
What's behind the headline?
What the papers say
According to South China Morning Post, US President Joe Biden emphasized the strong alliance between the US and UK, while Keir Starmer pledged support for Ukraine and approved strikes inside Russia. The Independent highlighted the importance of the meeting for Keir Starmer, who faces his first international test as Prime Minister, reassuring Nato of his party's support. Sky News focused on the political implications for Biden following a poor debate performance, with calls for him to withdraw from the presidential race.
How we got here
The Nato summit in Washington brings together leaders from member countries to discuss security issues and reaffirm commitments to the alliance. The meeting between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden comes amidst concerns over Biden's re-election prospects and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Go deeper
- What were the key topics discussed between Keir Starmer and Joe Biden at the Nato summit?
- How did the meeting between the two leaders impact diplomatic relations between the US and UK?
- What are the implications of Keir Starmer's support for Ukraine and approval of strikes inside Russia?
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