A British defence secretary has urged the United States to maintain its backing for Ukraine during a visit to Washington, aiming to ease strained relations following a dispute over satellite communications that has complicated Kyiv’s military operations. In a speech before meeting his American counterpart, the official framed continued support for Ukraine as both a strategic necessity and an economic opportunity for the US. The comments come as tensions between the two allies have risen over a high-profile row that risks undermining Ukraine’s war efforts. The discussion highlights the delicate balance between transatlantic solidarity and the practical challenges of sustaining military aid.
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support KyivWes Streeting urged the US to stand by Ukraine on his visit to the American capital and sought to cool tensions between the two countries in the wake of the Starlink row that is threatening to set back Kyiv’s war effort.The British defence secretary, giving a speech before a meeting with his US counterpart, Pete Hegseth, argued that supporting Ukraine was in the long-term interests of Washington, and a business opportunity. Continue reading...
