January 20, 2017 (BBC Europe) Britain will
stand alongside Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia because
freedom cannot be "traded", the Defence Secretary has said, amid
fears Donald Trump may scale back support to Kiev in a deal with Moscow. Sir Michael
Fallon announced new British military training to Ukrainian forces battling
Russian-backed separatists and said a Royal Navy warship will visit the country
for the first time in a decade. He arrived in Kiev for two days of talks
as the US election of Mr Trump has caused alarm among Ukrainians dismayed at
his apparent warmth towards Vladimir Putin.
Sir Michael
Fallon is visiting Ukraine. Credit:
Eddie Mulholland
In comments likely to be seen as a message to
Mr Trump, Sir Michael said: “The values of freedom and democracy cannot be
traded.” “Britain is stepping up on the global stage and standing firm with our
Ukrainian friends. “The UK is sending a clear message that we are committed to
defending democracy across the world and support Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence
and territorial integrity.”
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