Liz Tras: “Strategic imperative” the Ukrainian victory – To expel Russia from all of Ukraine

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London: Thanasis Gavos

The Foreign Minister described the victory of the Ukrainians against the Russians as a “strategic imperative” for the West. United Kingdom Liz Tras, who aimed for the withdrawal of Russian forces from the entire territory of Ukraine and called for the strengthening of the defenders with tanks and aircraft.

In her keynote address at the annual dinner of the Mayor of the City of London at the Mansion House on Wednesday night, in front of diplomats and businessmen, Ms Trass said that Britain “has always resisted bullies” and always took risks, so it is time to “Bold” in relation to Ukraine.

“The war in Ukraine “It’s our war, it’s everyone’s war, because Ukraine’s victory is a strategic imperative for all of us.”

“Heavy weapons, tanks, planes – to look deep into our arsenals, to increase production, we have to do all this,” she said, adding that sanctions should be extended so that there is no room for “Putin is going to finance this heinous war – and that means stopping oil and gas imports for good.”

Clearly defining for the first time the goal that London is setting for the outcome of the war, Ms Tras said: “We are stepping up our efforts. “We will continue to go further and faster to push Russia out of the whole of Ukraine,” a statement that has been interpreted by British political commentators as an intention to repel Russia from both Donbass and Crimea.

According to the Times, the head of British diplomacy believes that it is a realistic scenario to continue the war for five or even ten years. In her speech, she only spoke of the need to prepare for a “long-lasting” war, warning of the possibility of Russian invasion of other countries, such as Georgia and Moldova.

At this point he said that along with these countries, the West must ensure that the countries of the Western Balkans also have the resilience and capacity to “maintain their sovereignty and freedom”, commenting that NATO’s open door policy is sacred ».

He called on the members of the Alliance to face the target of spending 2% of GDP on defense as a floor and not as a ceiling.

He added that the war in Ukraine must become a “catalyst for a broader change” in the West’s geopolitical approach, backed by military and economic security, and by stronger international alliances of free nations.

THE Ms. Tras, always according to the Times, is also reportedly concerned about the use of tactical nuclear or chemical weapons by Russia in Ukraine. As he told the Mansion House, Russia today is less credible than the former Soviet Union, as Soviet leaders at least expected to act “with some degree of logic” and to de-escalate tensions when confronted by the West. None of this applies to Putin, the minister said, referring to an uncontrollable player who is not interested in international morals.

He also stressed the need to support the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian economy, which means receiving refugees, providing food, medicine and other basic necessities and keeping the Ukrainian economy afloat, but also ensuring that the Putin regime “is accountable for the heinous crimes he has committed “.

As Ms. Tras added, “when arms “Finally silence in Ukraine means that we must ensure that Kyiv has the resources it needs to maintain security, prevent further attacks and rebuild.”

In this context, he referred to cooperation with Poland in order for Ukraine to acquire NATO-level weapons, but also in cooperation with the USA, the EU and other allies for a new “Marshall Plan” for the country. “Ukraine deserves nothing less than an international landmark effort to rebuild its cities, reactivate its industries and ensure its freedom in the long run,” he said.

The British Foreign Secretary also warned China, on the occasion of its close ties with Moscow, that its trade relations with Britain and economic access to the West “must be won”. He included it along with Russia in aggressive countries that see the geopolitical power of the economy as a tool of foreign policy, using investment and debt as a means of control and coercion.

“China is not invulnerable. He will not continue to rise if he does not play by the rules. China needs trade with the G7. We represent about half of the world economy. And we have options, “Ms Tras warned Beijing.

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