Meet the new ‘Mr Ukraine’ at the head of Britain’s military

Meet the new ‘Mr Ukraine’ at the head of Britain’s military

RAMSTEIN, Germany — The United Kingdom's new defense secretary has described steadfast support for Ukraine as his “number one priority,” even as Britain faces up to severe military challenges of its own. John Healey, who took over the role in July when Labour won its first election in 14 years, flew to Germany to meet allies in the shadow of dire warnings about the state of British public finances as his government prepares its inaugural budget. Healey told POLITICO he …