Boris Johnson speaks following Cobra meeting on Ukraine and Russia tensions

The transcript discusses the current geopolitical situation involving Russia and Ukraine, highlighting mixed signals from Russia regarding troop movements and potential invasion. The UK emphasizes the importance of economic sanctions and military support for Ukraine, while also discussing diplomatic avenues for de-escalation. The UK government is committed to maintaining its embassy in Kiev as a symbol of support. Additionally, the transcript addresses concerns about money laundering and the UK's efforts to combat economic crime.

What are the mixed signals mentioned regarding Russia's actions near Ukraine?

• Russia is withdrawing troops and building field hospitals.

• Russia is withdrawing troops and ceasing all military activities.

• Russia is engaging in diplomatic talks and increasing military presence.

• Russia is reducing military presence and closing field hospitals.

What is the UK's strategy in response to the situation near Ukraine's border?

• Negotiating directly with Russian leaders.

• Imposing travel bans on Russian citizens.

• Targeting Russian banks and companies with economic sanctions.

• Increasing military presence in Ukraine.

What military preparations does the UK believe Russia has made?

• Russia has stationed over 130,000 troops and 90 battalion tactical groups.

• Russia has withdrawn all troops from the border.

• Russia has only stationed naval forces in the Black Sea.

• Russia has reduced its military presence significantly.

What does the UK believe is necessary for de-escalation?

• Immediate sanctions on all Russian citizens.

• Direct negotiations with the Russian military.

• Withdrawal of Russian battalion tactical groups.

• Increased military presence in Ukraine.

How is the UK supporting Ukraine militarily?

• By providing defensive but lethal military aid and training.

• By deploying naval forces to the Black Sea.

• By establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine.

• By sending troops to fight alongside Ukrainian forces.

What symbolic action is the UK taking to show support for Ukraine?

• Establishing a new embassy in Belarus.

• Relocating its embassy to Moscow.

• Maintaining its embassy in Kiev.

• Closing its embassy in Kiev.

What measures is the UK taking to combat economic crime related to Russian money?

• Increasing taxes on all foreign investments.

• Strengthening measures to trace and sanction ill-gotten gains.

• Banning all Russian businesses from operating in the UK.

• Allowing unrestricted flow of foreign capital.