Boris Johnson Critiques UK’s Support for Ukraine: Where's the Urgency?
Boris Johnson raises concerns over the UK's hesitance to support Ukraine, calling for more decisive action and leadership.
Boris Johnson Critiques UK's Support for Ukraine
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has voiced concern that the UK and its allies are lacking in "the will and the leadership and the sense of urgency" needed to bolster support for Ukraine. Speaking at the launch of an exhibition titled Indomitable Ukraine, Johnson emphasized that the UK remains hesitant about escalating its aid due to fears over the repercussions.
During his remarks, he questioned why substantial frozen Russian assets haven't been utilized to assist Ukraine, why the UK continues to purchase uranium from Russia, and the reasons behind the lack of sanctions on the Russian energy company Rosneft. Johnson stated, “When you consider the immensity of their (Ukrainians’) sacrifice, there is absolutely no excuse for our continuing vacillation.”
He insisted that Ukraine is fighting a war for independence and that the international community must muster the collective resolve to support the Ukrainians. "The Ukrainians, my friends, are going to win. This is a war for independence. They are fighting for their land, they are fighting for their statehood," he declared, emphasizing the need for action to unlock frozen Russian assets, which amount to approximately $300 billion.
In a moment of levity amidst the serious discourse, a heckler in the crowd reminded Johnson of his own political missteps, asking, “Why didn’t you do it?” Johnson humorously retorted that he was removed from office before he could enact those changes, a nod to the political turmoil that marked his tenure.
Moreover, he suggested that British soldiers could be sent to safe areas in Ukraine to reinforce the message that Ukrainians have control over foreign military presence in their country. The evening also featured remarks from the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who honored British citizens who have made the ultimate sacrifice in supporting Ukraine, reminding attendees that their sacrifice has not been in vain.
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