‘Dire consequences’ follow if European leaders lose nerve over Ukraine – peer

Lord Stirrup warned that it would be a ‘dangerous mistake’ to give in to ‘war weariness’ and end the conflict in Ukraine ‘whatever it takes’ (PA) -

A former UK defence chief has warned “dire consequences” would follow if European leaders fail to hold their nerve and continue to support Ukraine.

Lord Stirrup, who served as head of the Armed Forces between 2006 and 2010, acknowledged there are “signs of growing war weariness” and a desire to end the conflict whatever it takes.