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Johnson Urges European Troops in Ukraine, Dismisses Russia

9/15/2025

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Boris Johnson called for European troops to deploy in Ukraine, disregarding Russian objections.
He suggested that if Russia opposes foreign troops, they should "bog off."
During the Yalta European Strategy conference in Kyiv, he expressed frustration with Russia and Ukraine's European allies.
Johnson criticized existing security guarantees for delaying troop deployment.
He stressed the importance of Ukraine controlling its military presence without waiting for a ceasefire or Moscow's approval.

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Boris Johnson called for European troops to deploy in Ukraine, disregarding Russian objections.
He suggested that if Russia opposes foreign troops, they should "bog off."
During the Yalta European Strategy conference in Kyiv, he expressed frustration with Russia and Ukraine's European allies.
Johnson criticized existing security guarantees for delaying troop deployment.
He stressed the importance of Ukraine controlling its military presence without waiting for a ceasefire or Moscow's approval.