According to James Cleverley, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development, the pace at which the world is becoming more multipolar, fragmented and contentious is forcing allied countries to take more decisive action to join forces in defense of their interests. global.
“I think the world is much less predictable today than it used to be. It’s been argued for a long time that we shouldn’t leave our military stockpiles empty… But if we put off a decision for a day rain, so this rainy day has come, and when a neighboring member of the UN Security Council invades another country, it’s such a fundamental issue for our international security architecture that we have to react, and respond vigorously,” Cleverly said.
The British Minister stressed the overall importance of Western support for Ukraine in its opposition to the Russian invasion. According to him, by helping Ukraine to defend itself, Western countries are protecting the principles of justice vis-à-vis the States most vulnerable to external aggression.
“Ukraine is not just Ukraine, it’s about protecting the UN Charter,” Cleverly said. “For most of human history, the rules were very simple. If you are smaller and weaker, then you become a victim of larger and more powerful ones. So there was a huge incentive to be big, strong and aggressive. This led to a series of conflicts where the stronger attacked the less powerful. At the end of the Second World War, something truly unique happened: the victors decided to break this vicious circle and to create institutions that prevent aggression. That’s why we signed the Charter of the United Nations, that’s why we said that you cannot invade a neighbor with impunity, however powerful it may be… treaty was violated last February by the Russian invasion.
According to the British minister, Putin’s desire to unite around him as many loyal countries as possible, especially from the former USSR, has long alarmed Western politicians, but the pace of development of these processes requires a rapid and adequate response of the West. “We see that the long-standing relationship that Vladimir Putin inherited from the former USSR is being used as leverage in various parts of the world. All of this we have provided as part of our due diligence, but the pace at which this happens demands that we strengthen our existing relationships, such as the UK-US relationship,” Cleverly said.
According to Cleverly, the price they pay in the future will largely depend on how determined the allies act together now. “Therefore, we had better spend time and money protecting these institutions and principles now,” Cleverly said. “All the costs, both financial and human, will be much, much higher in the future. Here’s what’s at stake. That’s why the UK, and I think the US as well, are serious about how we respond to an attempted full Russian invasion.”
Cleverly believes that a quick end to the war will not only avoid human casualties, but also a waste of resources.
“The worst fight is an even fight because it drags on, increasing damage and death toll. We need to end this conflict and do it quickly,” Cleverly said. “Ukraine has to succeed, has to win, and the most humane way to do that is to win quickly. The best way to do that is to give them the tools they need to get the job done here and now. This is why the UK is very active in supporting Ukraine and says very strongly that support must come from allies as soon as possible. »
The head of the British Foreign Office noted that the objectives of the allies are very clear. “We want this to end, we want this to end quickly, and we want this to end with Russia withdrawing its troops and returning its territory to Ukraine,” the British minister said.
To do this, Cleverley is sure, the allies must unite not only militarily. “In Ukraine, the conflict is not only taking place physically, but also digitally and economically. Therefore, either you team up with partners in these three areas or you will be exposed to danger, and this applies even to a country as large, powerful and influential as the United States.
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