“In the coming days, he (Johnson. -

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) will have a telephone conversation with ... Putin,” RIA Novosti quotes a message.

It is noted that Johnson intends to initiate diplomatic efforts and strengthen the policy of "deterrence of Russian aggression."

The Prime Minister of Great Britain also has a working trip to Europe planned.

Johnson has previously said he intends to speak with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

In his opinion, not a single NATO country is ready to send a "large contingent" to Ukraine.