According to the British Prime Minister, Russia's war against Ukraine “opened a new page” in history.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson believes that Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine marked the end of the post-Cold War era. He stated this at a press conference following a meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto, reports Yle.
According to Johnson, the Russian war against Ukraine has radically changed the situation in Europe.
“Russia's attack on Ukraine has changed the formula of European security, changed our reality and our future. We have witnessed the end of the post-Cold War era, and the attack on Ukraine, sad as it may be, has opened a new page, ”said the Prime Minister.
that the United Kingdom is ready to support Finland and Sweden militarily in the event of a crisis or attack.
In particular, during the meeting Finland and Britain signed a declaration on mutual assistance in case of external threat. The document also confirms military support.
Earlier Boris Johnson signed an agreement on mutual security guarantees with Sweden .
Britain also expressed readiness to help Finland and Sweden in the fight with hybrid and cyber threats.
Earlier it was reported that Finland and Sweden plan to apply for NATO membership in May . Thus, both countries have decided to speed up the accession process without waiting for the Alliance's summit in late June.
However, Russia has threatened Sweden and Finland with “consequences” if it joins NATO. Moscow is nervous about the prospect of enlargement of the Alliance. But will Russia open a “second front” in the Baltic Sea? About this – in the article Alina Gritsenko “Sweden on the road to NATO: what will Russia respond?” .
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