British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron consider a priority to find a diplomatic way out of the busy situation that established around Ukraine, the statement of the head of the head of the British government, in the results of the negotiations of the two leaders, reports TASS.
“The leaders acquainted each other with the course of negotiations conducted by both parties with international partners, raised and held this week a visit of the Prime Minister to Kiev. They agreed that the search for a diplomatic solution in the conditions of observed tension should remain a priority”, – indicated in the message.
Macron and Johnson also affected the topic of anti-Russian sanctions and cooperation on the NATO line in the light of strengthening the military presence of the Alliance in Eastern Europe.
Prime Minister and the President stressed that NATO should preserve the unity in the face of Russian aggression. They agreed to continue joint work on the preparation of a package of sanctions, which will immediately enter into force in the event of a further invasion of Russia to Ukraine. Leaders discussed the work on strengthening NATO Eastern Outbreaks, which should ensure that allies will be fully protected from malicious actions of Russia, wherever they appear, “says the office of the British Premiere office.