Boris Johnson outlines his $500 billion solution to war in Ukraine / The New Voice of Ukraine

Western allies should extend Ukraine a $500 billion loan and set a firm date for inviting Kyiv to join NATO, former UK PM Boris Johnson said in a Twitter post on Nov. 18.

Johnson released the message on the eve of the 1,000th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He commended U.S. President Joe Biden's recent decision to allow Ukraine to use ATACMS missiles against Russian bases.

At the same time, the politician emphasized that the United Kingdom and France should also permit the use of Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles in a symmetrical manner.

“Now is the time, furthermore, to give the Ukrainians the financial firepower to survive and win this conflict, with a $500bn lend-lease style loan which they will amply be able to repay,” said Johnson.

He then suggested to genuinely welcome Ukraine into the fold of European nations.

“Finally it is crucial that we settle the question of where Ukraine really belongs — no longer a satellite of Moscow but a free and independent sovereign democratic European nation,” Johnson continues.

“That means we must have the courage and logic to give the Ukrainians the security guarantee that they need and announce a date in the near future by which Ukraine will join NATO.”

These decisive steps, Johnson is convinced, would “persuade” Russian dictator Vladimir Putin that the invasion of Ukraine was “a gigantic mistake” and prompt him to look for a peaceful settlement.