russians can say that we have met our major security concern, which is about nato s expansion eastward. this is a long enough period, in fact could be forever. at the same token, we have not compromised our view that the door to nato is still open, and that means we have to have a short enough period so it doesn t look like we ve given up our abandoned ukraine. all right, on that potential note of compromise, i have to close. we will doubtless be back with the two of you to discuss this because this crisis isn t going away. thank you.
the period is not set in stone. that s a matter of negotiation. but the idea here is to have a period that s long enough so the russians can say that we have met our major security concern, which is about nato s expansion eastward. this is a long enough period, in fact could be forever. at the same token, we have not compromised our view that the door to nato is still open, and that means we have to have a short enough period so it doesn t look like we ve given up our abandoned ukraine. all right, on that potential note of compromise, i have to close. we will doubtless be back with the two of you to discuss this because this crisis isn t going away. thank you. some of my best memories growing up, were cooking with mom. she always said, “food is love.”
that time, so even back in 2014, ukrainian forces performed much better than where expected, and as of today, they ukraine has much more armed forces and potential mobilisation, nearly100,000 ukrainians mobilised to join the armed forces. so ukraine still has this enormous mobilisation presents in terms of conflict. in terms of conflict. indeed, indeed, many in terms of conflict. indeed, indeed, many ukrainian - in terms of conflict. indeed, indeed, many ukrainian say| in terms of conflict. indeed, - indeed, many ukrainian say they are ready to fight if it comes to that. doctor, there is so much more we could ask you, but i m sure we will come to you again because this crisis isn t going to go away anytime soon. there you have it. an expert assessment of the balance of forces along the border is at the same moment as diplomacy intensifies to avoid any kind of direct confrontation.
ukraine has much more capable armed forces. we also have to keep in mind potential for mobilisation. back in 2014, nearly 100,000 ukrainians mobilised to join the armed forces, to joint volunteer battalions. so ukraine still has this enormous mobilisation potential in case of any sort of conflict. indeed. many ukrainians say they are ready to fight if it comes to that. dr huseyn aliyev, that is so much more we can ask you, but i m sure we will come to you again, because at this crisis isn t going to go away any time soon. there you have it, an expert assessment of the balance of forces along the borders, at the same moment as diplomacy intensifies to avoid any kind of direct confrontation. the report by civil servant sue gray into lockdown parties at number 10 is due to be delivered to downing street and published in the coming days.