February 10, 2022
1 min read

Boris tells NATO allies “not to compromise” over Ukraine

Britain is nearly doubling its NATO deployment in Estonia, from 900 to 1,750, and has a smaller force in Ukraine for training on UK anti-tank missiles…reports Asian Lite News

Britain said Wednesday it was ready to deploy 1,000 more troops to deal with any humanitarian crisis linked to Ukraine, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson headed to NATO and Poland.

His trip Thursday coincides with crisis talks in Moscow between British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and her counterpart Sergei Lavrov, as the UK and other US-led allies demand Russia halt its threats against Ukraine.

“As an alliance we must draw lines in the snow and be clear there are principles upon which we will not compromise,” Johnson said ahead of his talks in Brussels with NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg.

“That includes the security of every NATO ally and the right of every European democracy to aspire to NATO membership,” he said, rebuffing Russian demands to rule out Ukraine ever joining the alliance.

From Brussels, Johnson will head to Warsaw to meet Polish President Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and members of a UK military detachment in the country, which is set to grow by 350 more troops.

Britain is nearly doubling its NATO deployment in Estonia, from 900 to 1,750, and has a smaller force in Ukraine for training on UK anti-tank missiles.

Johnson will promise “1,000 more British troops will be put at readiness in the UK to support a humanitarian response in the region should it be needed”, Downing Street said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn9khS0-bog

He will also say that Britain is deploying more Royal Air Force jets in southern Europe, and two Royal Navy vessels to the eastern Mediterranean.

Johnson, who visited Kyiv last week in a show of solidarity, added in a message to Moscow: “What we need to see is real diplomacy, not coercive diplomacy.”

Truss meanwhile is leading the UK charge on possible sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine, warning of “massive consequences” ahead of her talks Thursday with Lavrov.

The Russian foreign ministry retorted by calling for a “change in the tone” of British rhetoric.

ALSO READ-Blinken heads to Asia as Ukraine crisis boils

Previous Story

Scientists set record in fusion energy generation

Next Story

The decline of Pak influence over Taliban

Latest from Asia News

Bangladesh’s Dark Side Unveiled in Geneva

Organised by diaspora activists, the exhibit exposed rising rights abuses in Bangladesh post-Hasina…reports Asian Lite News In a bid to spotlight the deteriorating human rights situation and rising persecution of minorities in

Debt deals, austerity still rule Colombo

IMF approves $350 million t ranche as island nation sees early signs of recovery, but challenges persist amid ongoing reforms and rising public discontent….reports Asian Lite News The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Pakistan misses export target

Pakistan misses export target for 2024-25 despite modest growth, with rising imports widening the trade deficit and prompting urgent cost-cutting measures across key sectors….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan has fallen short of

Patriot test for every Hongkonger

Wider impact hits eateries, schools, media, tourism—raising fear, weakening autonomy Beijing has intensified its national security measures in Hong Kong, moving from the idea of “patriots administering” the region to demanding that

Dalai Lama Reveals Succession Plans

Spiritual leader says his office, the Gaden Phodrang Trust, was the sole authority on reincarnation As exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama approaches his 90th birthday, he asserted on Wednesday that
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UK govt rethinking about letting China enter its N-power industry

China has ambitions to be a global supplier of nuclear

UK PM in Albania to tackle migration

Working with officials in Albania is seen as a success