By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns that the United Kingdom might need to send troops to Ukraine if newly re-elected President Donald Trump cuts U.S. funding and military support. Johnson argues that failing to support Ukraine would threaten European security and could lead to increased costs for the U.K. He emphasizes that the U.K.’s protection of Ukraine is crucial to ensuring the security of other European nations from Russia. Johnson criticizes some Republicans for being “entranced” by Vladimir Putin and potentially influencing Trump to reduce aid to Ukraine, but he also acknowledges Trump’s previous support for Ukraine and its impact on the war effort.
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Boris Johnson, the former UK Prime Minister, has made some bold claims about a potential NATO response to a hypothetical scenario in which Donald Trump, if he were still in office, were to cut US support for Ukraine. Johnson suggests that NATO may deploy troops to Ukraine if the United States were to withdraw its support. This claim has sparked debate and raised questions about the likelihood of such a scenario.
It’s important to note that Johnson is no longer in a position to influence any decisions regarding NATO deployment. His comments come as part of a broader narrative where he seeks to remain relevant in the public eye. His claims about a potential NATO response have been met with skepticism from many, who argue that NATO would be unlikely to deploy troops to Ukraine without a clear and imminent threat to its members.
The reality is that NATO has been providing support to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began, but this support has primarily focused on financial and military aid, not direct military intervention. A deployment of NATO troops would represent a significant escalation of the conflict and would carry significant risks for all parties involved.
It’s also worth considering that the United States has a long-standing commitment to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. While Trump’s policies towards Russia and Ukraine were often unpredictable, it is unlikely that he would have completely abandoned Ukraine’s cause. Even if he had, it is highly unlikely that NATO would unilaterally deploy troops without a clear consensus among its members.
Ultimately, the likelihood of NATO deploying troops to Ukraine in the event of a US withdrawal of support remains highly speculative. While it is a possibility, there are many factors that would need to be considered before such a decision could be made. Johnson’s comments, while attention-grabbing, are likely to be more about self-promotion than a realistic assessment of a potential NATO response.