‘Starmer was embarrassed’: Trump says UK PM backed his criticism of NATO, EU over Russian oil trade

US President Donald Trump claimed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer backed his criticism of NATO and EU nations for continuing energy purchases from Russia, calling it a major hurdle to peace in Ukraine. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said Starmer was ‘embarrassed’ by his remarks but agreed Russian oil imports must stop, even hinting at sanctions. Trump’s comments highlight tensions over Europe’s reliance on Russian energy and his push to cut it off to end the Ukraine war.