Charles III convinced Trump that Ukraine could defeat Russia

British King Charles III played an extremely important role in convincing President Donald Trump that Ukraine could defeat Russia, writes "Daily Telegraph", quoting Andriy Ermak - chief of staff of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, BNR reported.

Andriy Ermak told the "Daily Telegraph" that the "four eyes" talks between the king and the US president during his state visit were "very important".

As it became clear earlier this week, Trump abruptly changed his mind and stated that Ukraine could regain all the territories lost from Russia, having previously stated that Zelensky should give up land in exchange for peace.

Ermak indicated that he was well acquainted with the position of Charles III, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other politicians with whom Donald Trump met and that the state visit was extremely useful. "Daily Telegraph" recalls the king's words during the state reception in Windsor, when he said: "In two world wars we fought together to defeat the forces of tyranny. Today, when tyranny once again threatens Europe, we and our allies stand together in support of Ukraine to deter aggression and secure peace.

Ermak noted as key the visit of Jonathan Powell, Britain's national security adviser, to meet with soldiers on the front lines in the northeastern Kharkiv region of Ukraine before the state visit.

According to him, the information and personal impressions on the ground that Powell received were discussed with the Americans during Trump's visit.