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Former YPG volunteer condemns ‘hypocrite’ Truss for supporting British nationals joining war in Ukraine
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss

A FORMER People’s Protection Units (YPG) volunteer condemned “hypocrite” Foreign Secretary Liz Truss today for supporting British nationals going to Ukraine to fight the Russian invasion.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the formation of a new “international legion” to help defend the country.

He has appealed to foreign volunteers to come forward and promised them arms to fight against the invading army.

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