Secret discussions are under way between western allies over how to arm what they expect to be fierce Ukrainian resistance in the event of a Russian invasion that topples the Kyiv government. He said that any invasion would lead to “a generation of bloodshed and misery” as Ukrainians would fight a fierce campaign to resist Russian forces. Until now, public discussion has been limited to the massive economic sanctions the west will impose on the Russian economy – and Putin’s circle. However, in his speech to the Munich security conference, Johnson made it clear that the west must stand by Ukraine by ensuring Russia was ultimately repelled. Last night, Johnson said that Russia’s plans were “in motion”, but that Putin could still pull back and call off his military operations.

Source: The Guardian February 20, 2022 11:44 UTC