Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of Great Britain, has issued a stark warning about the potential consequences of Russia taking control of Kyiv, Ukraine, describing it as "worse than Vietnam". In a series of statements reported by various news outlets, Johnson compared the potential fallout to that of the Vietnam War, suggesting it would be even more catastrophic. He emphasized that such an event would not only be a disaster for Ukraine but also signify a major defeat for Western powers, particularly highlighting the implications for American leadership on the global stage. Johnson argued that the fall of Kyiv to Russian forces would mark the first defeat of NATO in a European conflict in 75 years and called for immediate support to Ukraine, questioning why the West is hesitating to provide the necessary weapons to what he described as a 'heroic nation.'
The defeat of Ukraine would be a "catastrophe worse than Vietnam" for the West , said Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of Great Britain. " If Putin 'takes' Kiev, NATO will be defeated in a European war for the first time in 75 years ," Johnson said, adding that he "prays"… https://t.co/k7vTwzh6wg
BORIS JOHNSON: If Ukraine falls, it'll be a catastrophic turning point in history - and an utter humiliation for the West... Why the hell are we waiting to give this heroic nation the weapons it needs? https://t.co/xEq2Dvc9zG https://t.co/19Ht3tCNAk
Putin seizing Kyiv would be more catastrophic than Vietnam War, says Boris Johnson – The Telegraph Mr Johnson warned that Putin’s ultimate goal was to ‘get Kyiv’ and take control of the whole country. “If that happens, I think it would be an absolute catastrophe for the West,… https://t.co/umUTlCgupC
❗️If Putin captures Kyiv, it will be a disaster worse than the war in Vietnam, — Boris Johnson for The Telegraph 💬 "If that happens, I think it will be an absolute disaster for the West, a disaster for America and any concept of American leadership." It is a pity that only a… https://t.co/2DcgKvCTpR
Ukrainian failure will be “worse than Vietnam” for the West, Johnson predicts If Russia takes control of Kyiv, it will become a disaster for “American leadership on the world stage” that is much greater than the outcome of the Vietnam War, Boris Johnson is sounding the alarm.… https://t.co/uvlNUNyXJp
🇺🇦Putin seizing Kyiv would be more catastrophic than Vietnam War, says Boris Johnson https://t.co/r4hw0dvgRK