Former British Prime Minister reveals details of conversation with Putin before special operation in Ukraine
(Baonghean.vn) - Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a documentary talked about his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the outbreak of a special military campaign in Ukraine, wrote the British newspaper Telegraph.
The article said Johnson had a "very long, unbelievable conversation" with the Russian president, in which he threatened Putin with sanctions from the West.
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| Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo: AP |
Putin said: “Boris, you said that Ukraine is not going to join NATO anytime soon. What time frame are you talking about?” And I said: “Well, they have no plans to join NATO in the near future. You know that very well,” Johnson said.
According to the British politician, in a conversation with Putin he affirmed that conducting a special military operation in Ukraine would be "a complete disaster". Johnson also assured that London would support the Kiev government.
According to Johnson, Ukraine's accession to NATO is unlikely due to the stance of Germany and France on the issue.
Mr Johnson has previously called the "Normandy format" talks on Ukraine a diplomatic simulation.
