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Trump Dismisses Harry's Kyiv Remarks Amid Russian Missile Attack

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump said he is speaking for the United Kingdom more than Prince Harry, dismissing the duke’s Ukraine remarks.
Prince Harry visited Kyiv, addressed the Kyiv Security Forum, and said the United States has a role because it helped guarantee Ukraine’s sovereignty after it gave up nuclear weapons.
Russian forces launched Iskander-M missiles and 107 drones, killing at least six people, injuring 40, while Ukrainian defenses intercepted 96 drones.

History

Historical Context

In September 1993 Ukraine and Russia signed the Massandra Accords, setting terms for the removal of nuclear weapons from Ukrainian territory. The next year the Budapest Memorandum, signed by the United States, United Kingdom and Russia, pledged to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty after Kyiv transferred 1,800 warheads. Russia’s 2024 Iskander-M missile and drone attacks show those guarantees were broken, prompting NATO allies to reassess defence.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump said he is speaking for the United Kingdom more than Prince Harry, dismissing the duke’s Ukraine remarks.
Prince Harry visited Kyiv, addressed the Kyiv Security Forum, and said the United States has a role because it helped guarantee Ukraine’s sovereignty after it gave up nuclear weapons.
Russian forces launched Iskander-M missiles and 107 drones, killing at least six people, injuring 40, while Ukrainian defenses intercepted 96 drones.

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