Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that ending the conflict in Ukraine requires a clear strategic objective from the West, as he believes President Vladimir Putin continues the war partly because he remains uncertain about the Western goals. Johnson argued that as long as Putin perceives an ability to maintain ambiguity regarding Ukraine, the conflict will persist. A key component, according to Johnson, for concluding the war is Ukraine’s accession to NATO.
He urged Washington, London, Paris, and other capital cities to reassert the previously stated official policy: that Ukraine must become a NATO member. Johnson also suggested that the United States, under the leadership of Donald Trump, possesses the capacity to exert significant pressure on Putin, potentially compelling him to negotiate an end to the hostilities. The former Prime Minister indicated that decisive action could involve targeting Russian assets, including shadow fleet tankers, industrial parks, and oil bases.
Johnson emphasized that establishing a clear, unified policy among Western nations is crucial to undermining Putin’s current strategy of protracted uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine.
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