Meeting of the Parliament 05 March 2025
Yes—I certainly share that view.
Europe fears a Russia that has suffered 860,000 casualties in three years of fighting a Ukraine that has long been denied fighter aircraft, high-end missiles and the armour that is needed to liberate its conquered territory. Europe, which is more technologically advanced, spends $338 billion a year on defence, but it must invest more.
Moscow is only 523 miles from the Ukrainian border. It is as likely to use nuclear weapons as Britain was when Argentina invaded the Falklands, or Israel when it was attacked last year by Iran. Fear of escalation was the previous US President’s excuse for keeping Ukraine drip-fed with equipment for three years, supplying only enough weaponry to stop it losing, rather than enough to enable it to defeat and expel the aggressor.
Europe must speak with one voice and refuse to be intimidated by gun-to-the-head threats. The sight of some European leaders mimicking the sycophantic behaviour of the US President’s inner circle is truly nauseating. The White House, in its boorish arrogance, has seemingly tried to alienate, upset and destabilise as many allies as possible.
The usual threats and bluster include Canada becoming America’s 51st state and the imposition of 25 per cent tariffs. King Charles is Canada’s head of state, yet we saw the Prime Minister confer a state visit on a US President who threatens and bullies his subjects. Actions must have consequences—the royal invitation must be withdrawn. One-sided respect is demanded by Washington, but respect must be earned. Sadly, America is led by a petulant, vituperative narcissist who demands fealty masquerading as respect—an affront to the dignity of his office.
California Senator Adam Schiff summed it up last Friday when he said:
“A hero and a coward are meeting in the Oval Office today. And when the meeting is over the hero will return to Ukraine.”
The Vice-President was described by Alastair Campbell as a “vile human being”.
America’s leadership wants to milk Ukraine dry of its resources while refusing to provide any form of security guarantee and kowtowing to Moscow. Ukraine has shed too much blood, its land ravaged, to suffer such a fate. We must back Ukraine with weapons and money—taken from frozen Russian assets, if necessary—until a just peace is secured.
Slava Ukraini!
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