Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy on February 27. This meeting followed President Trump's engagement with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. According to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the discussions centered around ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Both officials stressed the significance of European burden-sharing in defense and security initiatives. They acknowledged positively the UK government's recent decision to increase defense spending. Additionally, they explored opportunities to enhance U.S.-UK trade relations and discussed strategies for securing peace in the Middle East and parts of Africa.