Zelensky should give in to Trump and commit to ceasefire before Putin, says Mandelson in clash with No 10
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Lord Mandelson at odds with No 10 over ambassador’s call for Zelensky to give in to Trump
- UK ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson suggested Ukraine should declare a ceasefire in the war with Russia and endorse Donald Trump's proposed minerals deal.
- This contradicts the Government's official stance, with armed forces minister Luke Pollard stating Mandelson's view is not government policy.
- Mandelson believes aligning with Trump's initiative is crucial for securing lasting peace and US support for Ukraine.
- The suggestion follows a contentious meeting between Trump and Zelensky at the White House, where a minerals deal was not signed.
- Opposition figures criticised Mandelson's comments, emphasising the need for the UK ambassador to represent the government's position, not his own.