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Posted 9/14/2023, 2:37:03 AM

Johnson Warns Trump: Don't Abandon Ukraine if Elected in 2024

Boris Johnson warns Donald Trump not to abandon US support for Ukraine if he becomes president again in 2024.
Johnson says a Putin victory in Ukraine would be disastrous for the West and American leadership.
He argues continued Western support for Ukraine will send a message about defending democracy and Western resolve.
The comments reflect Ukrainian worries about what a Trump presidency could mean for their backing.
Since leaving office, Johnson has actively campaigned for ongoing Western assistance to Ukraine, including meeting Trump.

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