Putin "unpredictable and vindictive" - ​​London wants to follow up after Russia's partial withdrawal from Ukraine

Created: 03/30/2022Updated: 03/30/2022 11:43 AM

By: Franziska Schwarz

British Prime Minister Johnson says Putin is "unpredictable," according to a report.

Further deliveries of arms in the Ukraine war are therefore on the table.

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• Ukraine conflict

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  The British government is concerned about a further escalation.

• According to a newspaper report, she is therefore considering arms deliveries to Ukraine.

• Prime Minister Boris Johnson apparently also looks at his counterpart Joe Biden * on the subject.

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  news ticker on the military battles in the Ukraine war

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  More on the background of the Ukraine crisis* here.

Kyiv/London - The British secret service classifies Russia's troops in the Ukraine war as weakened.

The invasion of President Vladimir Putin* does not go according to his plan.

The results of the most recent negotiations between Ukraine and Russia arouse skepticism, for example from the Ukraine diplomat Andriy Melnyk.

Its President Volodymr Selenskyj* is apparently also waiting.

And the reactions from Germany to the Ukraine war?

Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil expects refugees in Germany who will stay longer - because an end to the conflict does not seem in sight.

Now there is a report on possible arms deliveries from Great Britain under Prime Minister Boris Johnson* to the mixed situation.

Ukraine war: Johnson fears increasing revenge on Putin

Johnson is said to be

considering supplying "deadlier weapons" to Ukraine , according to the

At a cabinet meeting on March 29, he is said to have warned that Putin could become "unpredictable and vengeful," the British newspaper cites unnamed insider sources.

“Not only does the Ukrainian army retain control of major cities, it is even forcing the Russians to retreat.

With that, our support needs to change," a source in the British Cabinet said.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson © Daniel Leal/AFP

Ukraine war: Britain's government addresses arms deliveries

Johnson is said to be in favor of the US providing Ukraine with anti-ship missiles and more advanced air defense systems.

According to the Times, defense sources said the prime minister had not specified what kind of weapons Britain could supply.

Concerns about a further escalation of the conflict should also play a role in the considerations.

So far, London has mainly sent anti-tank missiles and other missiles to Ukraine in support.