Ukraine’s forces “can win this war” if the United States and other Western powers provide the necessary funding and weaponry to fend off Russia’s invasion, according to the United Kingdom’s top diplomat, David Cameron.
“We know that if we give the Ukrainians the support they deserve, they can win this war,” Cameron, the British Foreign Secretary told reporters at the State Department. “They can achieve the just peace that they deserve.”
Cameron outlined a range of initiatives that could support the larger war effort, including an intent to give Ukraine “money in the form of the frozen Russian sovereign assets.” His discussions of that matter with Secretary of State Antony Blinken stood as just one component of his trip to the United States, as British officials scramble to tip the balance in a standoff between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R‑LA), who faces the risk of a mutiny just months after taking over from his ousted predecessor.
“It’s profoundly in your interest, your security, and your future, and the future of all your partners, to release this money and let it through,” Cameron said. “We know it’s right to send this very clear message to all those watching around the world, including China, th …