Boris Johnson calls Putin a fool and urges NATO membership for Ukraine

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson criticized Vladimir Putin, calling him a "f***ing idiot" for his imperial ambitions. He stated that Ukraine and Eastern European countries will not return to Russian control, emphasizing that the era of empire is over. Johnson urged Western leaders to support Ukraine's NATO membership to deter future Russian aggression. He expressed concern that discussions about NATO membership have diminished, which he views as a setback for Western unity. He also criticized NATO members, particularly Germany, for not meeting defense spending commitments while expecting support for Ukraine. Johnson highlighted past delays in military aid to Ukraine due to bureaucratic objections within the British government.