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I think the only way we can get to 3.4 per cent of GDP, which would be logical as this is what the US spends, is through some serious reform of the welfare system which is out of control
Mr Hunt said
We should get to three per cent [of GDP] by 2030, 2.5 per cent is not enough.
The ex-Conservative Party leader and former PM saidWe are very inter-related with the United States
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I look at this document, and I see positive things for Ukraine,
Johnson told the annual Yalta European Strategy conference, a political gathering organized by the Viktor Pinchuk Foundation
I understand how troubling it is to think that this deal might be rapacious for your country. But I really think that we need to move through this phase, recognize what this deal really is.”
He addedThe Prime Minister welcomes anyone's efforts to support the Ukrainian people, the Ukrainian president in reaching a sustainable peace,
he said
The UK is ready and willing to support this with troops on the ground – with other Europeans and with the right conditions in place,
he said
What this deal envisages is an economic partnership with America, and the two things are simply not compatible.
Mr Johnson addedThere is a very interesting develop. I believe we’re very close to getting this minerals agreement signed between the US and Ukraine.”
He saidThat commits the US not only to future financing of Ukraine but also to a free, sovereign and secure Ukraine under Donald Trump. That is not to be sneezed at, it's a very important commitment."
Of the minerals deal, Mr Johnson said
Breaking news this morning. Former prime minister Boris Johnson tells this programme that there is a deal to be done over Ukraine and now is the time for the UK to step up in negotiations with the US to end the war."
Sharing this later in the show, Susanna told viewersHe was speaking here live just a few moments ago, predicting that there will be a deal in the next couple of days between America and Ukraine over mineral rights, which he says will put America back with skin in the game."
Richard saidThis is crazy stuff but you've got to look at what is actually being proposed and when you look at the potential of the agreement, I think it's positive for Ukraine."
Mr JohnsonThank you very much indeed for your time this morning. Just disentangling himself from our microphone and off he goes."
The politician could be seen removing all his equipment and walking out of the shot as Susanna saidThis is a bit of surprise that you've turned up in Kyiv. It's a big day, of course, because world leaders are having this call about what to do about Ukraine. What do you think should happen?"
Susanna beganIt's total rubbish. Ukraine is the victim."
The 60-year-old began by shutting down any claims that Ukraine were to blame for the war, sayingI've got to go."
Clearly in a hurry, Mr Johnson swiftly removed his earpiece as he announcedAs a former prime minister, how do you deal with an American president who says that black is white. How do you talk to him?"
But it appeared Richard was keen to continue the conversation as he askedWe have coordinated our positions and our diplomacy. We appreciate that the UK is committed to maintaining leadership in protecting life and just normalcy.”
Zelenskyy said in his evening address
Today, in the context of rapid changes in the world, our strategic course to strengthen and develop the armed forces remains unchanged,
Putin said in a video posted online