Boris Johnson, the former UK prime minister, recently expressed his belief that Vladimir Putin would not have invaded Ukraine if Donald Trump had been in office. In an exclusive interview with *The Telegraph* ahead of his memoir *Unleashed*, Johnson emphasized that the world benefits from having a strong U.S. leader, suggesting that Trump's unpredictability would have deterred Putin from attacking a sovereign nation.

 

Johnson argues that from the Kremlin’s perspective, Trump might have viewed an assault on a European country as a direct challenge to America and the global order. He believes Trump’s response could have been severe, saying, “From the Kremlin’s point of view, there was a real risk that Trump would have construed an attack on a European country as an affront to America and to the world order, and might have come down hard.” Johnson aligns with Trump’s own narrative, often repeated by the former president, that Russia's aggressive moves in Ukraine occurred on either side of his presidency, not during it.

 

One of Trump’s major strengths in foreign affairs, according to Johnson, is his unpredictability, which created uncertainty for adversaries. He credits Trump for taking decisive actions during his presidency, including expelling 60 Russian spies after the Salisbury poisonings, showing firmness in Syria, and supplying Ukraine with Javelin missiles. Johnson also highlighted that Trump was much tougher on the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps compared to previous Democratic administrations.

 

When asked whether Ukraine should fear a potential return of Trump to the presidency, Johnson was confident in Trump’s support for Ukraine. He underscored that Ukraine’s fight is essential for defending freedom and democracy in Europe, stating, “It’s very, very important that we understand that Ukraine’s fight is absolutely existential for freedom and democracy in Europe, and if Ukraine goes down, it is an absolute catastrophe. And he [Trump] understands that.” Johnson added that he did not believe Trump would want to start his second term by prioritizing the resurgence of the Soviet Union over making America great again.

 

For Johnson, a strong America under decisive leadership is crucial for global stability. “All human institutions require a leader. In the world, America is the leader. And in my view, the world is a happier, more prosperous place when you have a strong America and a strong leader, and when people feel that some sort of order is being maintained,” he said.

 

In the same interview, Johnson also touched on other global issues, including the Middle East. Reflecting on Israel’s response to the October 7 terrorist attacks, he argued that Israel’s actions were necessary for protecting its people, highlighting that democracies have the right to defend themselves. Johnson expressed disappointment in British Labour leader Keir Starmer, criticizing his contradictory stance on Israel, especially after Starmer’s decision to impose an arms embargo on the country at a time when Israel faces sustained attacks from Hezbollah.

 

While Johnson’s views on global leadership may invite debate, his reflections on Trump’s presidency and his role in foreign policy suggest a strong belief in the importance of unpredictability and decisiveness in preventing conflict.

 

Based on a report from Daily Telegraph 2024-10-07

 

 

 

Two unstable leaders, Trump and Putin, what could go wrong when things escalate.

Johnson and Trump, fat guys with bad hair.

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Johnson argues that from the Kremlin’s perspective,

Color me shocked.

One corrupt, bumbling and incompetent ego maniac praising another? Who'd have thunk it?

If people would take the trouble not to blindly believe what television and newspapers tell them all day long, if they would take the trouble to read history..., they would realize that this war, tragic as it is, could be avoided, but above all that Ukraine will never win it!
I can already hear the cries of protest, but I don't care, because I'm telling the truth.

I loath Trump but I suspect Boris might be right on this one.

Boris hate Putin, but still

 

 

Johnson spouting Pro-Putin propaganda, I wonder what brought that on?:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62068421.amp

9 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Johnson spouting Pro-Putin propaganda, I wonder what brought that on?:

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-62068421.amp

 

Anyone for tennis? 

 

Boris Johnson admits he did play £160,000 tennis match with ex-Russian minister's wife

 

 

1 hour ago, soalbundy said:

Two unstable leaders, Trump and Putin, what could go wrong when things escalate.

Cheered on by Boris.

Thankfully two of the three were thrown out by the voters.

Boris Johnson is a proven liar and a cretin.

The only reason he has voice in British politics is the abysmal performance

of labour under Keir Starmer

1 hour ago, Pique Dard said:

I can already hear the cries of protest, but I don't care, because I'm telling the truth.

You may have some part of the truth, but certainly not all.  Your phrasing indicates you're over confident in your abilities to discern the truth from afar.

2 minutes ago, jippytum said:

Boris Johnson is a proven liar and a cretin.

The only reason he has voice in British politics is the abysmal performance

of labour under Keir Starmer

Johnson doesn’t have a voice in British Politics.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, RuamRudy said:

One corrupt, bumbling and incompetent ego maniac praising another? Who'd have thunk it?

 Johnson said that what would worry Putin most would be Trump's unpredictability. Not sure if that amounts to praise.

boris, is he not the one that blocked peace talks soon after the invasion?

What a load of <deleted>.

5 minutes ago, john donson said:

boris, is he not the one that blocked peace talks soon after the invasion?

No.

Gag this clown or send him to Siberia. He was and still is a nuisance and a fallout of incompetence and stupidity. No signs of Darwin's Evolution so far. An avoidable fly <deleted>e in British History.🥱

10 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Johnson doesn’t have a voice in British Politics. 

 

 

I beg to differ. Johnson has many misguided supporters in British politics.

trump would not have floated the idea Ukraine joining nato, which is part of the reason the war started

11 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

trump would not have floated the idea Ukraine joining nato, which is part of the reason the war started

He certainly would not have provided assistance to Ukraine (AKA do nothing to oppose Putin’s illegal war of invasion).

11 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

He certainly would not have provided assistance to Ukraine (AKA do nothing to oppose Putin’s illegal war of invasion).

nothing happend under Trump though did it. not until the US, under Biden, poked the bear

15 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

nothing happend under Trump though did it. not until the US, under Biden, poked the bear

 

Let’s test your connection to the fact based universe with a simple question:

 

Who started the illegal war of invasion into Ukraine?

 

Boris is bang on the money again.

 

Biden and war go hand in hand. 

Shut up Johnson. You're irrelevant.

6 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

 

Let’s test your connection to the fact based universe with a simple question:

 

Who started the illegal war of invasion into Ukraine?

 

the special operations by Russia were in response to the US meddling in Ukraine/Russain business. either by funding neo nazis or bringing Ukraine into nato.

 

like a said, get out of you cOLD war bubble.

But Johnson flew in precisly to tell Zelensky not to sign a peace treaty! They could have had peace, even with Johnson and Biden and Harris! But they just decided, no, let's just fight.

 

So Johnson flies to Zelensky to tell him, don't make peace, let's just fight and at the same time he says Trump's presence alone would have prevented war?

 

But you could have prevented war Boris, you and Biden and Kamala. You just decided to fight, you <deleted>.

Edited October 7, 20241 yr by Cameroni

11 hours ago, soalbundy said:

Two unstable leaders, Trump and Putin, what could go wrong when things escalate.

When Two Tribes go to War.

28 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

But Johnson flew in precisly to tell Zelensky not to sign a peace treaty! They could have had peace, even with Johnson and Biden and Harris! But they just decided, no, let's just fight.

Coupled with the recent Covid lockdown backtracking  perhaps he knows something is coming...trying to revise history before the reckoning ?