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8:49Now PlayingUS President Donald Trump is seeming to side with Russia in its war with Ukraine, leaving Keir Starmer with a difficult choice.
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Following the German election, new chancellor Friedrich Merz has advocated for Europe distancing itself from US influence. He has also repeatedly expressed support for Ukraine and its president Volodymyr Zelensky. Keir Starmer faces the thorny conundrum of whether to align himself with the US or Europe.
Hannah Barnes is joined by David Gauke and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss.
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