Sunak Washington visit faces being overshadowed by Ukraine crisis
by Peter Walker Deputy political editor from on (#6C2X4)
PM and US president to meet amid unstable situation in southern Ukraine following dam collapse
Rishi Sunak is heading to Washington DC for a meeting with Joe Biden that Downing Street hopes will be marked by warm words over trade ties, but now risks being overshadowed by the rapidly unfolding situation in Ukraine.
In a swift, two-day visit, the prime minister will be granted the full force of US diplomacy, including a joint press conference with Biden and a stay in Blair House, the official presidential guest residency, whose last occupant from No 10 was David Cameron.
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