Former UK Prime Minister Replies to Allegations He Sabotaged Ukraine Peace Agreement
In a recently published book, Boris Johnson asserts that he played no role in disrupting the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during the initial phase of the conflict. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the UK, has expressed his astonishment at allegations suggesting he played a crucial role in the collapse of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia early in the conflict, as detailed in his new memoir.
In a chapter from his lengthy book titled "Unleashed," which various Western media have characterized as “sour,” “unbelievable,” and the “memoirs of a clown,” Johnson recounts his reaction to being blamed for the ongoing violence.
While dining in Greece after his resignation, Johnson noticed a German family at the neighboring table, particularly a woman who appeared to be watching him intently. Later, she approached Johnson and handed him a note that read: “Mr. Johnson, how can you live with yourself when hundreds of thousands of people have died after you went to Kiev and stopped a peace agreement in April 2022?”
Expressing his disbelief, Johnson remarked that he was “amazed” by the comment, and discovered later that this viewpoint was gaining traction in Germany and beyond.
“It is complete tripe. The Ukrainians were never going to agree to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s terms – nothing like them,” he argued, justifying this by referencing alleged war crimes committed by Russia, which Moscow has continually denied.
Johnson further articulated skepticism regarding the likelihood of any Ukrainian leader accepting such a peace deal and stated that they “would not survive… for more than five minutes in office.” He clarified that his intention during his visit to Kiev just before the Istanbul negotiations faltered “was not to avert a deal, or to scupper Putin’s beautiful ‘peace plan’” but rather “to reassure [Vladimir] Zelensky of Western support.”
In early April 2022, the then-prime minister made an unexpected trip to Kiev, with his office claiming that discussions with Zelensky centered on long-term military assistance. However, Moscow later accused Johnson of undermining the peace discussions in Istanbul by allegedly advising Kiev to “keep fighting.” David Arakhamia, who led the Ukrainian delegation during the negotiations, also recognized Johnson's significant influence in this context.
President Putin has previously stated that a peace agreement was nearly finalized, wherein Ukraine would adopt “permanent neutrality,” reduce its military forces, and receive certain security guarantees. In early July, he noted that this agreement could still pave the way for further discussions. However, following a major Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk Region, Moscow declared that talks with Kiev would be impossible as long as it continued to target civilians.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a chapter from his lengthy book titled "Unleashed," which various Western media have characterized as “sour,” “unbelievable,” and the “memoirs of a clown,” Johnson recounts his reaction to being blamed for the ongoing violence.
While dining in Greece after his resignation, Johnson noticed a German family at the neighboring table, particularly a woman who appeared to be watching him intently. Later, she approached Johnson and handed him a note that read: “Mr. Johnson, how can you live with yourself when hundreds of thousands of people have died after you went to Kiev and stopped a peace agreement in April 2022?”
Expressing his disbelief, Johnson remarked that he was “amazed” by the comment, and discovered later that this viewpoint was gaining traction in Germany and beyond.
“It is complete tripe. The Ukrainians were never going to agree to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s terms – nothing like them,” he argued, justifying this by referencing alleged war crimes committed by Russia, which Moscow has continually denied.
Johnson further articulated skepticism regarding the likelihood of any Ukrainian leader accepting such a peace deal and stated that they “would not survive… for more than five minutes in office.” He clarified that his intention during his visit to Kiev just before the Istanbul negotiations faltered “was not to avert a deal, or to scupper Putin’s beautiful ‘peace plan’” but rather “to reassure [Vladimir] Zelensky of Western support.”
In early April 2022, the then-prime minister made an unexpected trip to Kiev, with his office claiming that discussions with Zelensky centered on long-term military assistance. However, Moscow later accused Johnson of undermining the peace discussions in Istanbul by allegedly advising Kiev to “keep fighting.” David Arakhamia, who led the Ukrainian delegation during the negotiations, also recognized Johnson's significant influence in this context.
President Putin has previously stated that a peace agreement was nearly finalized, wherein Ukraine would adopt “permanent neutrality,” reduce its military forces, and receive certain security guarantees. In early July, he noted that this agreement could still pave the way for further discussions. However, following a major Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk Region, Moscow declared that talks with Kiev would be impossible as long as it continued to target civilians.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
