UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Putin
UK security adviser Jonathan Powell said Europe must endure winter hardship and maintain sanctions and support for Ukraine despite energy shortages.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:03 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:03 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“PM's top security adviser says Europe faces hard winter to keep pressure on Putin”
UK security adviser says Europe must endure hard winter to keep pressure on Putin
Key points
- Jonathan Powell said Europe must endure real hardship this winter to maintain economic pressure on Russia.
- He spoke in Kyiv, saying sanctions and support for Ukraine are working against Moscow.
- Powell warned against easing sanctions despite energy shortages and warned gas shortages could aid Russia.
- He argued ongoing pressure could push Putin toward negotiation, not escalation.
- Powell stressed the importance of continuing economic, military, political, and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
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UK security adviser Jonathan Powell said Europe must endure winter hardship and maintain sanctions and support for Ukraine despite energy shortages.