UK culture secretary refrains from direct criticism of Trump over Ukraine comments

news.yahoo.com — February 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM UTC

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy did not directly criticize Donald Trump after he called Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a "dictator." Nandy stated that the UK holds a different view, emphasizing support for Ukraine's elected leader. Nandy's comments align with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent support for Zelenskyy. Starmer spoke with Zelenskyy and plans to meet Trump next week to discuss peace in Ukraine, aiming to bridge relations between the U.S. and the EU. Public opinion in the UK shows mixed feelings about Trump's remarks. A YouGov survey indicates that 50% of voters believe the UK should confront Trump, while 67% support military aid to Ukraine, though only 36% think it will impact the war.

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