Strange reference from Boris Johnson: British soldiers may appear in Hungary soon?
Boris Johnson briefed MPs in the House of Commons yesterday on the government’s position on the situation in Ukraine, developments and answers questions from fellow Members. We have previously reported that Johnson sent a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Laborer Luke Pollard of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport asked the Prime Minister what further support Britain would provide to NATO’s allies on the east wing.
especially by using British forces already stationed in these countries to deter possible future aggression following the possible invasion of Russia by Uraj.
In the answer of Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the issue of Hungary and the Hungarian minority in Ukraine was also discussed:
The gentleman made an important remark. We are currently discussing what we can do to strengthen NATO’s east / southeast wing. The French are watching Romania. Questions arise about Hungary and what we could do there; as you know, the Hungarian minority in Ukraine is part of a complex problem. Everyone – especially Americans; he heard what I said about the 8,500 soldiers going to Europe – he sees the need to move NATO forces now, to strengthen NATO’s eastern wing.
At present, the Hungarian government has not given any indication of the possible deployment of British troops in Hungary.
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