Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine

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Defence secretary backs Ukrainian president and says priority is to maintain western unity over Russia conflict Britain stands behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the defence secretary has said, after Donald Trump called for the Ukrainian president to be rep…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:03:16 UTC.

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  1. Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader after diesel deal with Russia

  2. 'Time for Ukraine to get new president,' says Trump after Zelensky condemns diesel deal

  3. Trump says Ukraine needs new president, blames Zelenskyy for diesel prices

  4. Trump says Ukraine should get new President as he blames Zelenskyy for U.S. diesel prices

  5. India court orders release of 'cockroach' movement leaders after detention

  6. Trump calls for Ukraine election, says Zelenskyy failed to end war

  7. Britain stands behind Zelenskyy, says Streeting after Trump’s call for new leader in Ukraine

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