Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has raised concerns over the potential need for NATO to deploy troops to Ukraine if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to cut U.S. military aid and funding.
During an interview with GB News, Johnson emphasized the critical nature of continued support for Ukraine, warning that a reduction in aid could lead to increased costs for Britain and pose a significant threat to European security.
Johnson stated, "If the U.K. fails to support Ukraine, our collective security will be really degraded by a resurgent Russia threatening all sorts of parts of Europe." He further suggested that it might become necessary for the U.K. to send troops to replace those provided by the U.S. should Trump reduce aid to Ukraine.
The former prime minister's comments come amid rising concerns about Trump's plans for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Reports indicate that Trump intends to freeze the conflict at the front lines by creating an 800-mile Demilitarized Zone, without deploying U.S. troops or funding its maintenance. Trump has previously criticized NATO and even discussed withdrawing the U.S. from the alliance, which plays a crucial role in coordinating aid delivery to Ukraine.
Johnson also highlighted the importance of NATO's involvement, stating, "We can't simply abandon Ukraine to Putin just because Trump's in power." He showed the necessity of working with European allies to increase aid to Ukraine and suggested seizing Russian assets to fund this support.
As the situation unfolds, current U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron to ensure that Trump's potential policy changes do not undermine U.S. support for Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, echoed Johnson's sentiments, urging the U.K. to "Trump-proof" its policies and maintain strong support for Ukraine.
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