“Another Russian invasion of Ukraine would be a political and humanitarian catastrophe. It seems to me that it would be a military catastrophe for both Russia and the world. And a possible invasion would be a defeat for President Putin, who says at his heart Ukrainian People have interests,” he said.

The British Prime Minister also mentioned the preparation of sanctions in response to the Russian offensive: “We are preparing, along with other countries, a package of sanctions and other measures that will be activated as soon as a Russian soldier dares to cross.” . Ukrainian border and that to enter Ukrainian territory”.

“We are not doing this to show hostility to Russia, but to demonstrate our commitment to defend Ukraine’s independence, democracy and sovereignty,” Johnson said.

The politician said he held talks with the leaders of the United States, France, Germany, Italy and the NATO Secretary General and found that the leaders were unanimous in assessing fundamental support for Ukraine’s law on self-determination.

“Now it is important that Russia back down and choose the path of diplomacy. And we will certainly engage in dialogue, but the sanctions are ready, and we are providing military assistance and trying to increase our economic cooperation in the economic sphere. Because the UK will continue to be a staunch ally of Ukraine, Prime Minister of Britain.

As reported by Ukrinform, the heads of government of Poland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom arrived in Kiev on 1 February.

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