Wes Streeting 'reassured' by US defence chief that Ukraine's Starlink restored
It remains unclear what had caused the disruption, amid renewed tensions between the US and Ukraine. (Image: Getty Images)
TL;DR
- UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting was reassured by US counterpart Pete Hegseth that Ukraine's Starlink access has been restored.
- The cause of the Starlink service interruption remains unclear, amidst renewed tensions between the US and Ukraine.
- Streeting's visit aimed to bolster ties strained by issues including Donald Trump's stance on Ukraine and US-Nato rifts.
- Streeting invoked St Francis of Assisi to describe the UK's approach of bringing harmony to discord between Washington and Kyiv.
- Concerns about US commitment to Ukraine have grown, including Starlink disruptions and eased sanctions on Russian diesel.
- Streeting argued that rewarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression would have consequences beyond Ukraine.
- He highlighted the importance of defense innovation collaboration between Britain and America for future partnerships.
- The meeting also addressed security concerns, including a suspected Iran-backed terror plot affecting US bombers in the UK.