James Cleverly criticized Vladimir Putin for his ‘untrue’ speech on Thursday that defended Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said Thursday’s message from the Russian President Vladimir Putin was “unclear, untrue, and unedifying”. According to Cleverly, the aggressor country should be condemned for attacking its neighbours, UK Foreign Secretary said that Ukraine's fight for democracy and peace would be supported.

Vladimir Putin warned that the world is facing "probably the most dangerous" decade since the end of World War II. He explained that the Western world's undivided dominance over world affairs was ending. Vladimir Putin’s address came amid fears that Moscow may turn to nuclear weapons to gain ground in Ukraine as it struggles to make developments. Vladimir Putin said Russia had only responded to the West, not threatened nuclear war.

Putin’s message today to the Russian people is unclear, untrue and unedifying.

What is crystal clear, is our message to the world:

Aggressors must not be able to invade their neighbours with impunity.

We will resolutely support Ukraine in its fight for freedom and democracy.
— James Cleverly🇬🇧 (@JamesCleverly) October 27, 2022

Further defending his actions, Vladimir Putin said that Russia’s move was only in response to the statements Western leaders have made. The Russian President stated that he had never actively commented on the chance of Russia using nuclear weapons in the future. Putin even pointed to Liz Truss, the former UK prime minister and said, “In her [Liz Truss] conversation with a representative of the media, she said that the UK is a nuclear power and the prime minister has, in their mandate, the possible use of nuclear weapons.”

Interesting facts about Rishi Sunak, UK's first PM of colour

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Youngest PM with roots in India

At 42, Rishi Sunak became the youngest Prime Minister of Britain. Not only this, he will be the first British PM to have roots in India. Born in the country's Southampton area, Sunak is a third generation British-Indian whose grandparents were from Punjab.

Educated from most prestigious institutes

Rishi Sunak, son of a doctor father and a pharmacist mother, went to some of the best schools in England. He flaunts degrees from Winchester, Oxford, and Stanford in California.

Sunak and Akshata Murthy

While he was at Stanford, Sunak met his wife Akshata Murthy, daughter of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy. Sunak and Murthy, a billionaire, married in 2009 and have two daughters together.

Childhood goals

When he was a kid, Sunak wanted to become a Jedi knight when he grew up and is a big time fan of Star Wars. His new role at 10 Downing Street will be much similar to that, protecting the people of his country.

Indian roots

After getting elected as MP in 2015, Rishi Sunak took oath on the Bhagavad Gita in the Parliament. He has often talked about his Indian heritage and how his parents imbibed values and culture in him.

Vladimir Putin remarked how this was an untoward thing to say publicly, and no other world power stood forward to condemn it. Russian President added that Washington could have also reported that they were not in solidarity with the statement of ex-prime minister Liz Truss, but nothing happened.

FAQs

Why is Vladimir Putin blaming Liz Truss?
Putin holds the ex-PM of Britain, Liz Truss, responsible for his nuclear arms and war remark.

What did Liz Truss say?
According to Putin, Truss had said the UK would intervene to help Ukraine with nuclear arms if necessary.

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James Cleverly blasts Vladimir Putin for ‘untrue, unclear’ speech defending Ukraine war

James Cleverly criticized Vladimir Putin for his ‘untrue’ speech on Thursday that defended Russia’s actions in Ukraine. As part of the annual Valdai Forum, the Russian President participated in a three-and-a-half-hour question-and-answer session.