Boris Johnson's political career may not end after he finally steps down as leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of Great Britain.

According to the British tabloid The Sun, Johnson may be appointed to a new position - a special representative in Ukraine. Officials want the former prime minister to take on the important role of a diplomatic linchpin between Western allies and the war-torn country. This would allow him to further develop his close relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and maintain his influential position on the world stage..

If Johnson accepts such an appointment, it will mean that he will continue to irritate Russian autocrat Vladimir Putin.. The Sun writes that the idea of \u200b\u200ba new role for the British ex-premier was proposed by former government advisers.. And now she's supposedly being considered at the highest level..

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A group of former strategic advisers and defense officials are convinced that Johnson would be ideally suited to the role of special representative in Ukraine due to his unique authority and deep knowledge of all key parties.. Military strategist and adviser to the Chairman of the UK Chiefs of Staff Professor Gwithian Prince told The Sun that the new role would be a 'golden path' from Downing Street for Johnson.

“There is an international need for the services of Boris Johnson. These are special circumstances and it takes a special person to deal with them,” an unnamed source told The Sun..

Also, British and Ukrainian officials allegedly said that the Johnson team was offered a plan for a quick return to the political arena.. Because the war that Putin unleashed has reached a critical phase. And influencers like Johnson can help change the course of events.. The Sun writes that the task of the ex-premier will be to mediate between the West and Ukraine in the issue of the supply of weapons and other military assistance.. He could also "

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A source close to government advisers told The Sun that such a scenario would allow Johnson to adequately get off the " His political enemies would be satisfied. And the House of Commons wouldn't vote on a vote of confidence. If he accepts the new role, he will follow in the footsteps of Labor leader Tony Blair, who stepped down as the special representative of the Middle East Quartet after stepping down as prime minister.. Blair held this post until 2015..

" He will continue to support the security of Ukraine, defending its sovereignty, deterring further aggression and returning to its peaceful existence,” an unnamed Downing Street source told The Sun.. It is worth noting that the tabloid The Sun has a dubious reputation. And the publication's information should be taken with due skepticism..