Wes Streeting urges US to back Ukraine on visit to Washington after Starlink row
Summary
Wes Streeting, the British defence secretary, visited Washington to ask the US to keep supporting Ukraine, especially after recent problems with the Starlink satellite internet service that Ukraine's military uses. He emphasized that helping Ukraine benefits both the US and the UK and urged the two countries to work together during this critical time.Key Facts
- Wes Streeting spoke in Washington before meeting US defence official Pete Hegseth.
- The US recently limited the use of Starlink internet by Ukraine’s military, causing problems for Ukraine’s war efforts.
- Support from the US has been important for Ukraine in fighting Russia.
- There are tensions between the US and UK about Ukraine, Iran, and Middle East issues.
- Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said he felt betrayed by President Trump over the Starlink issue.
- The UK government pledged to continue backing Ukraine.
- Starlink limits affected drone communications, halting some military attacks by Ukraine.
- Streeting said supporting Ukraine aligns with American values and long-term interests.
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