Streetting becomes UK Defence Secretary: in first statement mentions Ukraine
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New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed former Health Secretary Wes Streeting as Defence Secretary. Streeting pledged support for Ukraine and provision of resources for the armed forces.
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed former Health Secretary Wes Streeting as Defense Minister late Monday, the government reported, writes UNN.
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Wes Streeting has already reacted to this, mentioning Ukraine.
"Ensuring the security of our country is the first duty of the government," Streeting wrote on X after his appointment.
"We will ensure that our armed forces have the necessary resources and stand firmly alongside our international allies, especially Ukraine," Streeting emphasized.