Boris Johnson on ending war: Ukraine must join NATO to stop Putin
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is convinced that, in order to bring Russia’s war against Ukraine to an end, the West must clearly state its support for our country’s accession to NATO. He also called for this position to be conveyed directly to the Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin.
According to Censor.NET, Johnson wrote about this on the social media platform X, commenting on French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement regarding Ukraine’s future in NATO.
Johnson backed Macron’s statement on Ukraine’s place in NATO
Boris Johnson welcomed the stance taken by the French President, who stated that Ukraine should be part of the Alliance. In the former British Prime Minister’s view, this is precisely the kind of clear stance that Western leaders should take.
"It is very pleasing to see Emmanuel Macron reiterate that Ukraine’s place is at the very heart of NATO. That is exactly the kind of clarity we need. That is exactly what Putin needs to hear," wrote Johnson.
He also asked when British politician Andy Burnham, as well as the White House, would make a similar statement.
According to Johnson, Ukraine’s accession to NATO is essential to ending the war.
"We must say this and truly believe it," emphasised the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Macron explained why Ukraine’s security is important for Europe
In his post, Emmanuel Macron emphasised that Ukraine’s future is directly linked to the security of the whole of Europe. He called on European countries to continue providing military and financial aid to Ukraine, in particular to support it through the winter.
"Helping Ukraine to defend itself means defending France and the French people. If Russia imposes its will on a European country through brutality, it weakens the whole of Europe," said the French President.
Macron also criticised those who advocate restricting Ukraine’s resources. According to him, such a stance could force Kyiv to accept an unjust peace and leave the country in constant danger.
The French President believes that such an approach will only pave the way for a new war and undermine Europe’s security.
- Earlier, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte stated that Russia’s war against Ukraine would end with a peace agreement involving compromises.
