The Times learned of Britain's plans to call on Germany to tighten sanctions against Russia

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to urge German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to "go further" in sanctions against Russia amid concerns that Germany, the US and France could push Ukraine to conclude a peace treaty as soon as possible, the Times reported.

On Friday, April 8, Scholz will arrive in London on an official visit for the first time since his appointment as Chancellor last year. During it, he will meet with Johnson, recalls the publication.

“The prime minister is expected to advise him to step up diplomatic, economic and military pressure on Russia,” writes the Times.

On April 1, the publication, citing a high-ranking source in the British government, wrote that the UK was concerned that Germany, France and the United States would push Ukraine to conclude a peace treaty with Russia as soon as possible. The source told the Times that the government fears that these countries could push Kyiv to make significant concessions on territory, sanctions and "pursuit of [Russian President Vladimir] Putin as a potential war criminal."

In London, they believe that Kyiv should not rush to a peace agreement, but should achieve the most advantageous position militarily.