UK defence secretary urges US to back Ukraine during Washington visit

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting urged the US to maintain support for Ukraine during a Washington visit, seeking to ease tensions after a dispute over Starlink restrictions threatened Kyiv's war effort. Streeting argued that backing Ukraine serves America's long-term interests and presents a business opportunity, speaking before a meeting with US counterpart Pete Hegseth. He acknowledged recent challenges, noting US support has significantly impacted Ukraine's fight. The Starlink row began Monday when the US limited Ukraine's military use of the service, halting drone strikes and raising concerns about missile detection. Streeting also addressed potential talks on US base safety and Saudi Arabia, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham reaffirmed UK solidarity with Ukraine.