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Donald Trump tells GB News Keir Starmer was 'too tough on Russia' as he addresses fears of war with Moscow

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Donald Trump has told GB News Sir Keir Starmer was "too tough on Russia" in a fiery swipe at the former Prime Minister. The President, speaking at a bilateral meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN General Assembly, addressed fears from European leaders of a direct conflict with Russia. "I think you'll be OK," Mr Trump said. "But I will say the rhetoric from your last Prime Minister was too tough. "He has to be a little bit careful." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Sir Keir as Prime Minister positioned himself as a strong ally of Ukraine on the global stage, receiving honours from France and Kyiv for his work to assemble the "Coalition of the Willing". GB News then asked Mr Trump about Andy Burnham and his stance on Russia. "I haven't heard the rhetoric too much," Mr Trump said before Mr Burnham's hawkish address to the UN General Assembly. "But I think he's going to be good." Looking towards the Ukrainian President, he added: "I will say he's on your side very much. "And it's a ve

First report: Starmer talked ‘too tough’ over Russia, claims Trump amid Kremlin threat alert — standard.co.uk, 1d