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Trump to Theresa: 'A free and independent Britain is a blessing to the world'

Trump had accepted an invitation to make a state visit to Britain later this year.

US PRESIDENT DONALD Trump has played down speculation that he is about to lift sanctions on Russia, as British Prime Minister Theresa May said they should continue.

When asked by reporters whether he was planning to release Russia from sanctions imposed over its intervention in Ukraine, Trump said: “It’s very early to be talking about that.”

May, at a joint White House news conference, said Britain believes sanctions should continue until Russia upholds its end of the international Minsk Agreement drawn up to end the conflict.

The world leaders met today to renew what the new US leader described as the “most special relationship” between their nations.

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Trump reiterated his support for Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, declaring: “A free and independent Britain is a blessing to the world.”

I think when it irons out, you’re going to have your own identity, and you are going to have the people that you want in your country.
You’re going to be able to make free trade deals without having somebody watching you and what you are doing.

Both leaders said they would work to strengthen US and British commercial ties, with May hoping that a swift trade deal with Washington will mitigate the effects of Brexit.

May added that Trump had accepted an invitation to make a state visit to Britain later this year.

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