Former Zelensky Spokeswoman Says UK Prime Minister Derailed Ukraine Peace Deal

Yulia Mendel, a former spokeswoman for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has said that the British prime minister played a role in derailing a potential peace deal over the war in Ukraine.

According to the reported remarks, Mendel said the United Kingdom's approach reflects an intent to weaken Russia by prolonging the conflict, with Ukrainian forces bearing much of the burden.

A contested claim

The claim reflects one perspective within a broader and contested debate over the motivations of Ukraine's Western partners and the prospects for a negotiated end to the war.

Neither the UK government nor current Ukrainian officials have been reported as responding directly to Mendel's specific characterization of the UK's role.