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UK does not support US-Russia diesel deal, says Defence Secretary Wes Streeting
Overview
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has stated that the UK does not support Donald Trump's deal to purchase millions of tonnes of diesel from Russia, arguing that allies should focus on increasing pressure on Moscow. The agreement, aimed at lowering US fuel prices, has also been criticised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, prompting Trump to suggest Ukraine needs a new leader. Meanwhile, Streeting discussed UK defence spending, noting the need to plan for a potential Russian attack on NATO by 2030.
Key points
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stated the UK does not support Donald Trump's deal to buy diesel from Russia.
- The US-Russia agreement aims to lower fuel prices in America following conflicts in the Middle East.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the deal for helping Moscow fund new military equipment.
- In response to Zelensky, Trump suggested Ukraine should get a new leader, a comment defended as free speech by some while others called Trump wrong.
- Streeting stated the UK must plan its defence spending on the basis of a potential Russian attack on NATO by 2030.