Invading Ukraine would be a blunder for Russia: UK Foreign Secretary

London / Moscow – ‘Russia invading Ukraine would be a big mistake. Western nations will respond to Russia’s aggression with all their might. It will also include sanctions that could harm Russia’s interests and the economy. The only way to get out of this for Russia is to negotiate,’ said Liz Truss, UK Foreign Secretary. The Russian Foreign Minister has responded to Truss’s warning. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that war could erupt in Europe if an attempt is made to deploy military forces by including Ukraine in NATO.

Besides, Russia and the West have been at loggerheads over Ukraine over the past few days. Along with the United States and the United Kingdom, NATO has repeatedly warned Russia of dire consequences. While the Russian leadership has openly expressed the possibility and danger of a major war. A Ukrainian minister has also made a statement about the outbreak of World War III. The statement from UK Foreign Secretary also seems to be part of these verbal clashes.

Moreover, UK ministers have also welcomed the proposal from Russia while warning against the invasion of Ukraine. Last week, Russia proposed a ‘security pact’ to the West. The proposal demands that Ukraine be kept out of NATO membership. Western countries have started taking further steps on Russia’s proposal. The United States has held talks with NATO and European Union officials. The talks have been followed by indications that a meeting with Russia will be held next month.

Meanwhile, Russia has insisted on demands under the Security Pact and has begun putting pressure on the West. In an interview, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov raised the issue of Ukraine’s NATO membership. ‘Ukraine’s NATO membership is a threat to Russia’s security. Missiles can be deployed in Ukraine after membership. Russia will never accept the deployment of these missiles, which threaten Russia’s security. This would pose a threat to all participating countries. War could break out in Europe,’ Lavrov warned.

Furthermore, claims have consistently emerged over the past few days that Russia has deployed nearly 100,000 soldiers near the Ukraine border. Along with these claims, photographs depicting Russian military movements have also been published. The West is alleging that Russia is preparing for an invasion. Russia has repeatedly said that military deployment is part of Russia’s security, rejecting the allegations.