Boris Johnson Urges UK, Allies: Deploy Troops to Ukraine Now to Shift Putin's Stance
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Boris Johnson Urges Immediate Deployment of Non-Combat Troops to Ukraine
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News18•21-02-2026, 21:29
Boris Johnson Urges Immediate Deployment of Non-Combat Troops to Ukraine
•Former UK PM Boris Johnson calls for Britain and allies to deploy non-combat troops to Ukraine now to change Putin's mindset.
•Johnson suggests troops could be stationed in peaceful regions in non-fighting roles, even before a ceasefire.
•This proposal goes beyond the current UK position, which plans for deployment only after a formal peace deal.
•Johnson and Adm Sir Tony Radakin criticized Western allies for being too slow and cautious in supplying weapons, leading to delays and loss of life.
•Johnson argues that Western failures, including inaction on Crimea in 2014, emboldened Putin, and that Putin needs to see strong Western determination for Ukrainian independence.