Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on visit to Washington after Starlink row
UK defence secretary trying to cool tensions and is arguing it is in America’s economic interests to support Kyiv Wes 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…
Wes Streeting, the UK defence secretary, visited Washington to urge the US to maintain support for Ukraine and to ease tensions arising from a recent dispute over the Starlink satellite internet service. Addressing a gathering at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Streeting emphasized that backing Ukraine serves the long-term interests of the US and presents a significant business opportunity for the American defense industry.
Acknowledging recent challenges, including the abrupt limitation of Starlink by the US government, Streeting highlighted the significant impact US assistance has had on the Ukrainian war effort and warned of the consequences of rewarding aggression or redrawn borders. The Starlink row, which halted mid-strike drone attacks, underscored the importance of Ukraine's military capabilities and the potential threat to the safety of US military bases in the UK following an Iranian threat.
Streeting called on both nations to support Saudi Arabia amid recent Houthis attacks and stressed that Ukraine's fight for self-determination aligns with fundamental American political principles.
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