According to CNN local time on September 18, US President Trump ended his visit to Britain that evening and set off to return to the United States. When asked whether Russia should a ceasefire, Trump told reporters on "Air Force One" "the time is not yet ripe," adding that "but at the right time, if I need to take a tough measure."
Subsequently, the reporter asked Trump if he mentioned Ukraine during his meeting with British Prime Minister Starmer. Trump gave a positive answer, saying that Starmer was "somewhat embarrassed" about European countries buying Russian oil: "Because I caught the fact that Europe-whether it's NATO countries or EU countries, it's almost the same anyway-they buy oil from Russia."
According to Trump, Stammer responded that "it's not very good."Stammer's attitude quite satisfied Trump, saying "I appreciate him saying this," and added that Stammer was not one of the "guilty" of buying Russian oil.
Trump had previously issued a ultimatum to NATO members, saying the United States would impose “significant” sanctions on Russia unless NATO members agreed to stop buying Russian oil and maintain the same pace as the United States.
Earlier that day, during a press conference with Stammer, Trump expressed a more optimistic attitude towards ending the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and about the situation in Russia, and I hope to bring you good news soon.”