British Prime Minister Boris Johnson believes that the idea of direct military confrontation between Russia and the West in Ukraine is still far away. He stated this in an interview with the German newspaper Welt Am Sonntag.
“A few weeks ago no one would believe that European countries, such as the United Kingdom, will send weapons to Ukraine. Or that [Chancellor of Germany] Olaf Scholz said such speech, and Germany will now take a similar position. The West has become very cohesive, However, before the idea of direct confrontation of the Western troops of Russia is still far away, “the premiere of TASS will lead.
He noted that the consequences of this would be very difficult to control: “I do not know any western country that would like to send troops [to Ukraine].”
At the same time, the Prime Minister again spoke out against the introduction of a non-flight zone over Ukraine, since it, according to policies, can lead to confrontation.
“The current situation around Ukraine suggests that Russia will receive a greater presence of NATO on its borders. [Russian President Vladimir] Putin was calculated not only in relation to Ukraine, but also because he thought he would get less NATO. Instead He will receive more NATO. An even closer and strong alliance, “says Johnson.
In this regard, he clarified that the United Kingdom does not plan to search for NATO alternatives, meaning the possible participation of the country in European military projects.