Trump-Putin summit: failure to “sweet talk” Russia must lead to Trump “getting tough”
17 Aug 2025
EMBARGO: Immediate Release
Commenting on the Trump-Putin summit concluding without a deal last night, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:
“It’s clear Putin doesn’t want peace. Trump’s attempt to sweet talk him into a deal has failed, so it’s time for Trump to finally get tough.
“The UK should seize Russian assets to help Ukraine today, and press the US to do the same.”
ENDS