Former British Defense Minister Grant Shapps described the decision of the Donald Trump administration to suspend the supply of military aid to Ukraine as tragic, emphasizing that this move could lead to serious global consequences, Focus reports.
In a statement on the X platform (Twitter), Shapps reacted sharply to unofficial reports by a number of media outlets that Trump had ordered a complete suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
"It is tragic to see how the United States, the 'Home of the Free', is siding with dictator Putin. This weakens the US position in the world, undermines Ukraine's sovereignty and gives confidence to aggressors around the world," he said.
Shapps had previously warned of the dangers of a "peace" in which Moscow would feel like a winner. According to him, if Ukraine is forced to accept the loss of territories, this must necessarily be accompanied by an accelerated process for NATO membership.
Grant Shapps was the UK's defence secretary in the 2023-2024 term in Rishi Sunak's government.