UK PM May's spokesman says Trump's meeting with Putin does not undermine transatlantic alliance

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands as they meet in Helsinki, Finland July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

LONDON (Reuters) - A spokesman for British Prime Minister Theresa May said the outcome of President Donald Trump's meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday does not undermine the strength of the transatlantic alliance.

Asked whether Trump's comments after the meeting had undermined the alliance, the spokesman said: "no."

(Reporting By William James. Editing by Andrew MacAskill)