The UK will put another 1,000 troops on standby for deployment to Eastern Europe in case a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine triggers a refugee crisis. About it writes The Guardian, citing Downing Street’s statement.
British authorities have warned that a Russian attack on Ukraine could lead to a “humanitarian catastrophe”.
“The UK remains unwavering in its commitment to European security,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson said ahead of a visit to NATO Headquarters in Brussels and then to Warsaw. There, he intends to discuss with representatives of the North Atlantic Alliance what kind of support London can provide in the event of aggression from Moscow.
Fox News Learns About US Preparations for Ukraine Refugee Crisis
The possibility that a Russian invasion of Ukraine will lead to a major refugee crisis is increasingly worrying Western leaders. Fox News also reported on this last week. According to the TV channel, European countries are discussing the issues of migrant accommodation, as they proceed from the assumption that “Ukrainians will flee to other parts of Europe”; The United States is also preparing for a “significant” crisis.