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Lord Mandelson's claim Ukraine should commit to ceasefire before Russia 'not government policy', minister says

  • Lord Mandelson suggested Ukraine should agree to a ceasefire before Russia, but this does not reflect Government policy, according to Defence Minister Luke Pollard.
  • Pollard emphasized that Ukraine should lead in committing to a ceasefire, stating that Ukrainians want peace the most.
  • Mandelson called for a very radical reset in U.S.-Ukrainian relations and backing for Trump’s peace initiative, according to his comments to ABC.
  • Pollard affirmed ongoing discussions regarding the peace initiative, but no agreements have been reached yet on the proposals for a ceasefire.
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UK's Trump whisperer Peter Mandelson slapped down over Ukraine ceasefire remark

Peter Mandelson said during a TV interview that Ukraine should commit to a ceasefire before Russia does - but Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said this is not the Government's policy

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Mandelson Slapped Down by Minister for Ukraine Ceasefire Comments

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Mandelson’s comments on Ukraine ‘not Government policy’, says minister

Lord Mandelson, the UK’s ambassador in Washington, suggested Ukraine should commit to a ceasefire and ‘defy the Russians to follow’.

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Lord Mandelson's claim Ukraine should commit to ceasefire before Russia 'not government policy', minister says

Lord Mandelson, who was made an ambassador despite criticisms of Donald Trump, said he thought Kyiv should force Russia into a ceasefire by declaring one first.

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Peter Mandelson Slapped Down By Minister For Saying Ukraine Should Declare Ceasefire

The UK's ambassador to Washington said Kyiv should "defy the Russians to follow" them.

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