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Peter Westmacott

@peterwestmacott

Former British Ambassador to Turkey, France, USA. On various boards & think tanks. Author of ‘They Call it Diplomacy’ (2021). Anxious Arsenal supporter.

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calendar_today07-02-2013 21:11:00

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. Helpful reality check for anyone hearing VP Vance’s criticism at Munich of Europe’s “retreat” from free speech. Pot and kettle ?

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A privilege to discuss the alarming state of transatlantic relations and Ukraine-related diplomacy with the brilliant and perceptive Senator Chris Coons at Chatham House this morning.

A privilege to discuss the alarming state of transatlantic relations and Ukraine-related diplomacy with the brilliant and perceptive <a href="/ChrisCoons/">Senator Chris Coons</a> at <a href="/ChathamHouse/">Chatham House</a> this morning.
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And there is clearly no chance of US - Russian diplomacy stopping the war as long as Trump parrots the Kremlin line that Ukraine started it.

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It will be a lot easier to get there Deborah if Trump can spare us and America’s other allies the damage to our growth plans caused a tariff-led trade war.

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I love my country with all my heart and I've never been more embarrassed for America than the spectacle I just witnessed in the Oval Office. Zelensky is fighting for the survival of his country, his people and their democracy. Trump and Vance appear to be completely aligned with

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This is shameful. Everyone wants the war to end. Ukrainians want the war to end. But you don’t treat the leader of a proud nation like this. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

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Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.

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Potentially very significant both for future of #Syria and ending of conflict with #PKK inside #Türkiye, following #Ocalan’s call for an end to armed conflict.

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2 big news from Turkey: 1. A scary earthquake in Istanbul — a city that has been waiting for a mega earthquake for two decades 2. PKK is expected to announce an end to the fight against Turkey on April 30th.

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Visitors to Türkiye know #İstanbul , #Ephesus and the amazing coastline. There is so much more to explore, like #Sagalassos and #Kybira - deserted in April!

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The hugely talented Peter Baker will feel that incurring the wrath of his president is a small price to pay for helping Trump finally realise he’s being played by Putin.