Boris Johnson has moved to clarify the UK’s stance on Brits going to fight in Ukraine.
It comes after Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she would “absolutely” support British nationals who chose to go to help fight against the Russian invasion.
The Prime Minister clarified that Britain is not actively supporting UK volunteers going to join the fight against Russia in Ukraine.
An Estonian journalist asked Mr Johnson about what she suggested was the Government supporting volunteers joining the fight, to which the Prime Minister replied: “I’m going to be very clear about this because you’re not quite right in what you say about supporting volunteers going to fight, the UK is not actively doing such a thing.
“But I understand of course the feelings of people who feel emotionally engaged in this conflict because I cannot think of a time in international affairs when the difference between right and wrong, between good and evil, has been so obvious.
“I can understand why people feel as they do but we have laws in our country about international conflicts and how they must be conducted.
“Nato is a defensive alliance. I think for any Nato member to get involved actively in conflict with Russia is a huge step which is not being contemplated by any member.”
What did Liz Truss say about Brits fighting in Ukraine
Asked on the BBC’s Sunday Morning programme if she would support UK citizens who chose to answer the call, Ms Truss said: “That is something people can make their own decisions about.
“The people of Ukraine are fighting for freedom and democracy, not just for Ukraine but for the whole of Europe.
“Absolutely, if people want to support that struggle I would support them in doing that.”
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