At the moment authoritarian countries know if they create a major bond with one of the two governing parties then a long term alliance cannot survive. If you are left or right wing, holding to a common understanding of the nation's security is vital if people are to be able to count on you.

Since the beginning of the war the UK has been the indispensable nation. Even with three major changes in Government. It's been a remarkable success. Even my home country Australia hasn't managed this level of consistency.

The UK wants peace but understands that putting the aggressor Russia under pressure is the most important factor in success. 2/4

Ukrainian diplomacy can be pig headed and devastatingly rude but zel wasn’t that in the WH.