Media: Johnson invited Zelensky to create an alternative alliance to the European Union

Some media, citing a source, reported that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to create a new alliance, an alternative to the EU, which the Baltic countries could also join. Writes about it LRT.

Photo: Shutterstock

In addition to Great Britain and Ukraine, this union could include Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and, possibly, Turkey.

Johnson believes that the motives of the members of the alliance will be distrust of Brussels and disappointment with Berlin's reaction to Russian aggression, united by enthusiasm for national sovereignty, a liberal market economy and an unambiguous assessment of the military threat posed by Moscow.

According to Corriere della Sera sources, Johnson presented his position to Zelensky during their meeting in Kyiv on April 9. Then the official Kyiv did not express any position on this matter.

According to the publication, Zelensky is looking forward to the EU summit on June 23, at which European leaders can decide on granting Ukraine candidate status and begin formal negotiations on the country's EU membership. However, if a more abstract “European perspective” formula is presented to Ukraine, Zelensky may consider Johnson’s proposals more seriously.

On the subject: Wartime fashion: Zelensky's fleece jacket went under the hammer for $111

Whether Poland and the Baltic states would agree to such an alliance is also unclear.

No offer yet

Lithuania has not yet received a concrete proposal on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's idea of ​​an alternative union, Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said.

However, Lithuania's top diplomat stressed the need to strengthen existing alliances.

“We have not seen any specific proposals. We have no idea what its content is, how real and serious it is,” Landsbergis said.

You may be interested in: top New York news, stories of our immigrants and helpful tips about life in the Big Apple - read it all on ForumDaily New York

“But, nevertheless, it is necessary to strengthen NATO, to solve the dilemmas that we face, for example, the Turkish veto, not to close the door, not to deny Ukraine and other countries the opportunity to join NATO - this is the most serious guarantee of security in the future. While Ukraine can join NATO, we need to help Ukraine join NATO, and then develop the armed forces and defense system that meet NATO standards,” he said.

Landsbergis believes these are realistic goals.

Read also on ForumDaily:

Very strange places: 23 sights in America, puzzling

How to make your children smarter: 10 scientific ways

Three strange retirement rules in the US that not everyone understands

Better to delete: in which services you should not throw your account

Do you want more important and interesting news about life in the USA and immigration to America? — support us donate! Also subscribe to our page Facebook. Select the “Priority in display” option and read us first. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our РєР ° РЅР ° Р »РІ Telegram  and Instagram- there is a lot of interesting things there. And join thousands of readers ForumDaily New York — there you will find a lot of interesting and positive information about life in the metropolis.