As tensions over the situation in Ukraine continue, British Prime Minister Johnson and NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will meet on the 10th to prepare for a military invasion while continuing diplomatic efforts against Russia. Matched in.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on the 10th that it has started a joint military exercise between Russian and Belarus forces in Belarus, which borders Ukraine, and NATO member countries such as the United States may invade Ukraine in the name of the exercise. We are becoming more vigilant.
Under these circumstances, British Prime Minister Johnson met with Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at NATO headquarters on the 10th.
At the meeting, they agreed to discuss the diplomatic efforts of NATO member countries, continue to respond to dialogue with Russia, call for the withdrawal of troops from the Ukrainian border, and prepare for a military invasion.
After the meeting, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "We must continue to strive to find political solutions while preparing for the worst," and Prime Minister Johnson said, "There is no possibility of a terrible situation in the near future." I can't say it. Probably the last few days are the most dangerous times, "he said, recognizing that the situation is unpredictable.
UK-Poland Summit Meeting
Britain has sent 350 new troops to Ukraine's neighboring country, Poland, and said it is ready to send 1,000 troops to the surrounding area for humanitarian assistance in the event of a military invasion by Russia.
Prime Minister Johnson also met with Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki on this day, calling on Russia to ease tensions and confirming the need to prepare for economic sanctions.
Meeting with President Putin and President Kazakhstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with President Tokaev of Kazakhstan in Central Asia who visited Moscow and expressed his intention to strengthen support including military aspects.
In Kazakhstan, protests by the rebels broke out last month, causing many casualties, but the government sought support from a Russian-led military alliance to curb the protests.
On the 10th, President Tokaev visited Moscow for the first time since the protests took place, met with President Putin, and thanked Russia.
"It can be said that Kazakhstan was the victim of an international armed group," Putin said, emphasizing the legitimacy of dispatching Russian troops and others.
In addition, Putin told reporters after the meeting that "Russia will do everything to support the president of Kazakhstan," and expressed his intention to fully support Kazakhstan, such as training military personnel and the energy field. rice field.
President Putin, who is deepening confrontation with the Western side over the situation in Ukraine, seems to have a speculation that his involvement in Kazakhstan will strengthen Russia's influence on Central Asia, which it considers to be a sphere of influence.