Boris Johnson: If Putin were a woman he would not have started Ukraine war

He made the comments arguing that 'you need more women in positions of power'

Boris Johnson has said Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have started the ‘crazy, macho’ war in Ukraine if he were a woman (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Boris Johnson has said Russian President Vladimir Putin would not have started the “crazy, macho” war in Ukraine if he were a woman.

The Prime Minister also said that while G7 leaders “desperately” want the war in Ukraine to end, there is “no deal available”.