The Progressive Unity Party expresses profound concern over the recent treatment of Ukrainian President Zelensky during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance in the Oval Office.

We wish to reiterate that it was Russia who invaded Ukraine in 2014, unlawfully occupying Crimea and supporting armed groups in Eastern Ukraine. Despite multiple ceasefire agreements, Russia has violated these truces 25 times before launching a full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Furthermore, we are deeply disappointed and concerned by the comments made by Reform UK Leader, Nigel Farage, who has falsely stated that President Zelensky was rude. This is not a true reflection of what happened, and it is deeply troubling that a UK political party leader is pushing misinformation. Spreading falsehoods in this manner mirrors the tactics used by Vladimir Putin and his regime. It is unacceptable for any UK leader to distort facts in a way that undermines Ukraine’s legitimate fight for sovereignty and international support.

The Progressive Unity Party stands firmly with President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine in their pursuit of sovereignty and peace. We urge all nations to recognise the importance of supporting Ukraine against aggression and to engage in diplomacy that respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity and the will of its people.

We also firmly believe in the necessity of strengthening the United Kingdom’s national defence. Our party is committed to increasing defence spending as quickly as possible to ensure our armed forces are well-equipped to meet modern security challenges. A strong defence is not just about deterrence—it is about preparedness. We must ramp up the production of weapons, munitions, and military infrastructure to ensure our forces have the resources they need to defend the UK and support our allies.

Our party will advocate for a strategic investment in the UK’s defence sector, supporting innovation, domestic production, and the expansion of our military capabilities. We must not be caught unprepared in an era where authoritarian threats are growing, and global security is increasingly fragile.

The Progressive Unity Party remains steadfast in our commitment to Ukraine, our armed forces, and the defence of democracy worldwide. We call upon all UK political leaders to stand united against misinformation, foreign aggression, and the weakening of our nation’s security capabilities. The time to act is now.

Alan Tracey

Party Leader