If you want a measure of the scale of the transatlantic rift, consider this: I am told yesterday was the 1st time since 1945 the US voted with Russia & against Europe at the UN on an issue of European security. Just let that sink in. 1/4
James Landale
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James Landale
@BBCJLandale
Diplomatic Correspondent for BBC News
- A short clip that sums up this G7 summit: look who has chosen not to hear a translation of his Italian host's speech #G6
00:00 - Boris Johnson, when asked about Joe Biden's concerns over the Northern Ireland protocol, told reporters: "The president actually in our meeting yesterday, I don't think it came up at all. We had a meeting of over 90 minutes & it wasn't raised." cf. the White House readout:
- This is going to become one of my favourite soundbites from any foreign minister I have interviewed. I asked @DmytroKuleba what was behind the creative diplomacy Ukraine had shown during the war:
00:00 - Breaking: @DominicRaab tells China that unless it suspends plans for new security laws in Hong Kong, the UK will give greater visa rights to 300,000+ British National (Overseas) passport holders. Current right to 6 mths in Britain without visa would be increased to 12 mths.
- Extremely senior French diplomat makes his feelings clear about @BorisJohnson’s decision to compare Ukraine’s resistance to voting for Brexit.If I were Ukrainian, I would feel insulted. If I were British, I would feel ashamed. As a French diplomat,I will not comment on twitter… @FCDOGovUK
- Replying to @BBCJLandaleWe are often told to judge @realDonaldTrump more by what he does than what he says. Well, last night the US chose deliberately to highlight its differences with Europe on the floor of the UN at the same moment the continents' leaders were seeking to find common ground. 4/4
- How much is the political turmoil within the Conservative Party damaging the UK's reputation internationally? A few snapshots in a short 🧵
- Replying to @BBCJLandaleThis was not a loose word by a member of the administration that could be walked back. This was not a maximalist opening bid by a disruptor president. This was a deliberate action by the US to side with a country the UK says poses "the most acute threat" to its security. 3/4
- Replying to @BBCJLandaleThe US voted with Russia, DPRK, Belarus, Sudan & others at the UNGA against a resolution backed by a host of countries (EU, UK, Canada, NZ + others) which blamed Russia for invading Ukraine & supported Ukraine's sovereignty & territorial integrity. 2/4
- FCO confirms deputy Ambassador to Hungary, Steven Dick, has died of coronavirus aged 37.
- I understand that Sir Kim Darroch made his decision to resign after watching @BorisJohnson refuse to support him during last night’s Tory leadership debate
- Exc: Jake Sullivan, US national security adviser, has warned the British government that suspending the Northern Ireland protocol to the Brexit deal would be a “serious risk to stability” and “of serious concern to the United States”.
- Exc @David_Cameron gives 1st full interview as Foreign Sec: Israel will never be secure unless there's "long-term safety, security and stability" for Palestinians; civilian casualties in Gaza too high; settler violence in WB "completely unacceptable".
