Share this Story: Russia plans to target Ukraine capital in ‘lightning war’, warns U.K. PM Boris JohnsonRussia plans to target Ukraine capital in ‘lightning war’, warns U.K. PM Boris Johnson Boris Johnson warned Russia that any invasion is 'going to be a painful, violent and bloody business'Article content Boris Johnson warned that Russia had massed enough troops close to Ukraine for a “lightning war” in which it would try to seize Kyiv as NATO said its members were putting military forces on standby for a potential attack. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Advertisement Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content While western powers have released a raft of intelligence on Russia’s alleged intentions, Moscow has repeatedly denied it plans to invade. Article content “Unfortunately, we all live in these aggressive surroundings […] This is the reality in which we live.

Source: National Post January 24, 2022 23:47 UTC