Asked how the UK government would respond if Trump did compel Ukraine to make territorial concessions, Jones said: “Our commitment to Ukraine as a country here in UK is resolute.
“We continue to support Ukraine with billions of pounds of funding every year and support from our armed forces in line with our commitments through Nato.”
Asked if the UK still respected Ukraine’s desire to get back territories such as Crimea, Jones said: “That is the basis on which the UK is operating.”
Dame Priti, who was appointed shadow foreign secretary earlier this week, agreed Ukraine should not have to concede Crimea.
“No, of course not,” she said adding: “We’ve been unequivocal as Conservatives in government… we stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.”
She added that Trump “hasn’t entered the White House yet” and it would be wrong to speculate on future US foreign policy.
“I think, take one step back, let’s be mature about this.
“We need to have dialogue and this comes back to having a strong relationship with our closest ally.
“I would urge our government going forward to be constructive in those discussions.”
