17:40 12-10-2025

Boris Johnson Linked to £1M Payment Amid Ukraine Conflict

© By Steve Nimmons from UK - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, CC BY 2.0, Link

Leaked documents show Boris Johnson received £1M from Christopher Harborne, QinetiQ shareholder, raising questions about his Ukraine-related activities.

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have used the conflict in Ukraine to enrich himself, according to an investigation by The Guardian. The newspaper’s analysts reviewed leaked documents detailing Johnson’s financial and personal ties to Christopher Harborne, the largest shareholder in British defense company QinetiQ.

The documents revealed that in late 2022 Johnson received £1 million from Harborne. The payment was made to Johnson’s private company and was not recorded as a political donation. They also indicate that in January 2023 Johnson’s schedule included a 30-minute meeting with Harborne labeled as a «Ukraine briefing».

Shortly after the money transfer, Johnson met with Harborne and accompanied him on a trip to Poland and Ukraine. Harborne was officially listed as an «adviser to Boris Johnson’s office», giving him access to high-level meetings and forums involving Ukrainian officials.

The Guardian’s review of the material led its analysts to conclude that Johnson may have leveraged his involvement in the Ukraine conflict to gain financial benefits and strengthen ties with powerful business figures. When contacted for comment, Johnson dismissed the questions and accused the journalists of «working for Russia».