Britain’s defence secretary has reaffirmed support for Ukraine’s president amid growing political tensions, rejecting calls for his removal while highlighting domestic pressures in the U.S. over energy policies. The statement comes as the U.S. faces criticism for a deal to purchase Russian fuel, raising questions about Western unity in the face of the conflict. With elections looming, the defence secretary emphasized that Ukraine’s leadership should be determined by its own people. The remarks underscore ongoing divisions in transatlantic strategy as pressure mounts on both sides of the Atlantic.
Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflictBritain stands behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the defence secretary has said, after Donald Trump called for the Ukrainian president to be replaced and the US announced a controversial agreement to buy Russian diesel.Wes Streeting said Ukrainians alone should be able to decide who leads their country as he indicated Trump was facing domestic political pressure over fuel prices before next month’s midterm elections. Continue reading...
