UK Affirms Support for Ukraine Amid Speculation Over Peace Deal
Government officials clarify that any decision on a peace agreement with Russia is solely up to Ukraine, despite recent reports involving Trump and Cameron.
- Defence Secretary Grant Shapps emphasized that the UK will not pressure Ukraine into a peace deal with Russia.
- Reports surfaced that former PM David Cameron suggested to Trump that more aid could help facilitate a peace deal if Trump wins the US election.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reiterated the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine and highlighted the nation's leadership in providing military aid.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Kyiv to reassure American support for Ukraine.
- Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy and shadow defence secretary John Healey also visited Kyiv to affirm Labour's commitment to military aid.