Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has reaffirmed Britain's support for President Zelenskyy following calls from Donald Trump for a leadership change in Ukraine. The disagreement stems from tensions over Russian energy policies and the economic impact of the ongoing conflict on US voters.
Why it matters
This highlights a growing diplomatic rift between the UK government and potential future US leadership regarding the strategy for the Russia-Ukraine war.
Wes Streeting on a visit to Kyiv in August. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA Wes Streeting on a visit to Kyiv in August. Photograph: Jane Barlow/PA Foreign policy Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflict
Prefer the Guardian on Google Britain 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.
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