Boris Johnson. File photo MOSCOW, Apr 23 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's words about a Russian special operation in Ukraine contradict the «united front» of the G7, The Financial Times writes. Earlier, Johnson recognized the possibility of a Russian victory as realistic. «It's sad that this is a realistic possibility, of course,» the prime minister said at a press conference, commenting on Western intelligence agencies' assessments of the possibility of extending the special operation in Ukraine until the end of the year and Russia's victory.
Polish general accuses Johnson of divulging military secretsAccording to The Financial Times, Johnson's words run counter to his own rhetoric: just a few weeks ago, he expressed confidence in the «victory» of Ukraine. Also, according to the publication, the prime minister's statement contradicts the «united front» of the «Big Seven». In addition, as an anonymous senior EU official told the newspaper, Johnson's remark «will anger Kyiv.» Russia launched a military operation in Ukraine on February 24. President Vladimir Putin called its goal «the protection of people who have been subjected to genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» For this, according to him, it is planned to carry out «demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine.» According to the Ministry of Defense, as of March 25, the main tasks of the first stage were completed — they significantly reduced the combat potential of Ukraine. The main goal in the Russian military department was called the liberation of Donbass. On April 19, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced the start of the next phase of the special operation.Read the full text of the article on the InoSMI website >>
