The UK authorities are taking a tougher stance than the US, France and Germany on the negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, recommending that the Ukrainian authorities not conclude any agreements with the Russian side for the time being.
According to The Times newspaper, citing sources in diplomatic circles, London is concerned regarding the willingness of Washington, Paris and Berlin to push Ukraine towards an agreement with Russia that will require significant concessions.
The British authorities do not recommend signing peace agreements in the short term, insisting that the agreement be signed when Ukraine “will be in the strongest possible position.”
At the same time, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that sanctions pressure on Moscow must be increased until all Russian military units leave the territory of Ukraine, as well as Crimea.