Liz Truss Meets with U.S. Republicans in Washington to Solidify Support for Ukraine Against Russia.
Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is set to lead a delegation to Washington D.C. this week, as reported by The Telegraph. Her mission is to bolster the resolve of U.S. Republicans in supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Truss will convey to the Republican lawmakers the importance of confronting Russia, labeling it as part of a “totalitarian axis” threatening the West.
Potential Cessation of U.S. Aid to Ukraine
The delegation, organized by the Conservative Friends of Ukraine, includes several former conservative leaders and MPs. During their stay in Washington, they will hold talks with Senators, Congress members, and other Republican Party figures to strengthen unity against Russian aggression. This move comes amid ongoing debates over a U.S. military aid package for Ukraine and concerns that future U.S. administrations might cease their support for Kyiv, according to The Telegraph.
Some Republican presidential candidates have criticized the extent of military aid to Ukraine. A faction of far-right Republicans has called for redirecting funds to Israel, while others have argued for prioritizing containing China over supporting Ukraine. However, the Tory delegation will draw parallels between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Hamas’s attacks on Israel to underscore the significance of supporting Ukraine.
Warning Against an Authoritarian Axis
According to The Telegraph, the delegation aims to convince Republican Congress members to continue standing with Ukraine. Iain Duncan Smith warned of a new authoritarian axis, led by China, posing a significant threat. Jack Lopresti, chairman of the Conservative Friends of Ukraine, stressed the need for Western support for Ukraine.
Republicans Divided on Ukraine Issue
Donald Trump and other Republican presidential candidates have taken varying stances on supporting Ukraine. While Trump suggested resolving the conflict, Vivek Ramaswamy called for Ukraine to make concessions to Russia, and Ron DeSantis initially labeled the conflict a “territorial dispute.” DeSantis later revised his statements, branding Putin a “war criminal,” as per The Telegraph.
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