Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Starmer and Trump Discuss Ukraine, Gaza, and New UK Ambassador
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump had a phone call on Sunday.
They talked about the war in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.
Starmer told Trump about the new UK ambassador to Washington, Christian Turner, who has a lot of experience working in the government.
They also talked about how to make peace in Ukraine and support a fair end to the war.
Trump is suing the BBC for a lot of money because of a mistake in a documentary.
They wished each other a Merry Christmas and said they would talk again soon.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed Ukraine, Gaza, and the new UK ambassador to Washington during a pre-Christmas phone call.
Christian Turner, a career diplomat with 30 years of government service, was appointed as the new UK ambassador to Washington.
Turner previously served in Washington from 2002 to 2006 and has experience in international relations.
Starmer and Trump discussed efforts to support a peace deal in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.
Trump is suing the BBC for at least $10 billion over a misleading edit in a documentary, despite the BBC's apology.
- Who
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump
- What
- Discussed Ukraine, Gaza, and the appointment of a new UK ambassador to Washington
- When
- Sunday (pre-Christmas)
- Where
- Via a phone call
- Why
- To discuss international relations and the new ambassador appointment
- Participants
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump
- Topics Discussed
- Ukraine, Gaza, New UK Ambassador
- New Ambassador
- Christian Turner
- Previous Ambassador
- Peter Mandelson
- Interim Ambassador
- James Roscoe
- New Ambassador's Experience
- 30 years of government service, previous experience in Washington (2002-2006)
- Call Date
- Sunday (pre-Christmas)
- Trump's Legal Action
- Suing BBC for at least $10 billion