The Rachman Review Boris Johnson: Pressure on Putin is the price of peace
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Feb 26, 2026 
Boris Johnson, former UK prime minister known for leading Brexit and backing Ukraine, argues more pressure on Putin is essential. He discusses why territorial concessions fail, the need for US military support, tougher sanctions and using frozen Russian assets. He warns against timidity and urges stronger Western commitments.
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West Is Not Exerting Enough Pressure On Putin
- Western pressure on Putin is currently far too weak to bring him to meaningful negotiations.
- Boris Johnson argues we are exerting about a tenth of the pressure required and must increase multiple levers of pressure urgently.
Zelenskyy Refused Offers To Evacuate In 2022
- In early 2022 Johnson recalled being told Ukraine might not hold and offering exile refuge to Zelenskyy.
- Zelensky refused offers to leave and stayed in Kyiv, which Johnson describes as heroic and pivotal to Ukrainian resilience.
Keep The United States Central To Ukraine Support
- Do not assume Europe can replace US military and technological support for Ukraine overnight.
- Johnson warns US supplies 70% of NATO budget and 95% of heavy lift capacity, so keep the transatlantic alliance central to strategy.