Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson attempted to persuade Trump to support Ukraine: Report

Likewise, the spokesperson indicated that the former presidents met “to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the vital importance of victoryfor kyiv. The outlet details that it is understood that the meeting took place on Thursday, although the place is unknown.

The former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom between 2019 and 2022 participated in a private ceremony held this Monday in Dallas (Texas, USA), where he coincided with the state’s governor, Greg Abbott, a member of the Republican Party.

“Right Horse”

“They are betting on the right horse. Ukraine is going to win,” said Johnson, who assured that the tens of billions of dollars allocated by Washington to Kiev have “good value for money,” arguing that the North American country is receiving a “big boost to global security.” for a relatively small outlay.

In this context, the politician stated that a Russian victory would imply “terrible consequences” for Western ambitions in Southeast Asia, the South China Sea, and “all areas of potential conflict between the great powers in the coming decades.”

The comments came within the framework of the campaign promoted by pro-Ukrainian organizations that seek to maintain US support for the government of Vladimir Zelenski among conservative sectors of the Republican Party such as that of Texas.

Washington’s military aid is expected to become one of the main topics of debate during the campaign for the 2024 presidential election. The two main Republican candidates, Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have expressed skepticism about such aid. attendance.