Boris Johnson to visit region amid rising Russia-Ukraine tensions

Ukrainians drive an armoured personnel carrier near a frontline position in the Luhansk area (Vadim Ghirda/AP)

Boris Johnson will “ramp up deterrence to avoid bloodshed” between Russia and Ukraine with a visit to the region in the coming days amid rising tensions, it is understood.

The British Prime Minister is determined to “accelerate diplomatic efforts” during a trip in the coming days and will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin over a phone call.