In a recent interview with GB News, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a stark warning that if Ukraine faces defeat in its ongoing war with Russia, the United Kingdom could be forced to consider deploying British troops. Johnson, a staunch supporter of Kyiv, cautioned that such a scenario would carry profound security implications for Europe, the United States, and beyond, potentially dragging other regions into crisis. Johnson’s remarks come amid fears that potential changes in US leadership might impact support for Ukraine, heightening concerns about the stability of the European security framework.

Describing military aid to Ukraine as a “sensible investment,” Johnson argued that ongoing support for Kyiv was essential to preventing greater, long-term security expenses for the UK. The former prime minister suggested that if Ukraine were to fall, the impact would extend beyond Europe, risking further destabilization in the Baltic states, Georgia, and even the South China Sea. According to Johnson, “our collective security will be really degraded by a resurgent Russia threatening all sorts of parts of Europe.” This perspective reinforces his belief that sustained financial and military support to Ukraine is a prudent use of public funds.

Johnson’s argument, however, highlights a larger debate within the UK and other Western countries: Is supporting Ukraine an affordable and wise investment, or is it a costly endeavor with uncertain outcomes? Critics within the UK argue that the mounting costs of assisting Ukraine could detract from addressing domestic issues. Johnson, on the other hand, views these costs as minimal compared to the dangers of a “resurgent Russia” emboldened by a Ukrainian defeat.

Johnson’s interview also addressed concerns about diminishing US support for Ukraine, particularly in light of the recent election of Donald Trump as president. Johnson expressed worry over certain voices within Trump’s circle who, in his view, take an unfavorable stance on Ukraine. Some Republican leaders have indeed voiced skepticism about US support for Ukraine, citing domestic issues as a higher priority.........

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