Ahead of King Charles’ visit to the U.S., his son Prince Harry has shared a strong message for “American leadership” during a recent surprise visit to Ukraine. The Duke of Sussex’s comments highlighted the importance of the United States’ influence in the ongoing conflict, urging leaders to bring the war to an end.
Prince Harry has a message for American leadership
Speaking at the Kyiv Security Forum on April 23, Prince Harry delivered a message for the U.S. leadership. The duke highlighted the U.S.’s influence in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Without directly referring to President Donald Trump, Prince Harry stated, “The United States has a singular role in this story.” He added, “Not only because of its power, but because when Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons, America was part of the assurance that Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders would be respected.”
The prince continued, “This is a moment for American leadership. A moment for America to show that it can honor its international treaty obligations, not out of charity, but out of its own enduring role in global security and strategic stability” (via ITV News).
During his speech, Harry stressed the devastating human cost of war. “I am not here as a politician,” he began. “I am here as a soldier who understands service, as a humanitarian who has seen the human cost of conflict, and as a friend of Ukraine who believes the world must not grow used to this war or numb to its consequences.”
Harry also directed a message to Vladimir Putin. “No nation benefits from the continued loss of life we are witnessing,” he said. The Duke of Sussex then urged the Russian leader, “There is still a moment, now, to stop this war. To prevent further suffering for Ukrainians and Russians alike, and to choose a different course.” He added, “Years into this war, with immense losses and limited gains, it is increasingly clear that this path offers no victory, only more loss.”
Harry’s statement comes ahead of King Charles’ planned visit to the U.S. from April 27 to 30. An insider has recently confirmed to PEOPLE that the Duke of Sussex will not meet his father during the visit.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on Mandatory.
