UK preparing to send troops to Ukraine as part of ‘reassurance force’ if peace deal is struck
This is when UK could send troops to Ukraine
- The UK is preparing to deploy troops to Ukraine as a reassurance force if a peace deal is reached with Russia.
- A meeting of the "coalition of the willing", co-chaired by Sir Keir Starmer, saw over 30 international leaders discuss further sanctions on Russia and security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Donald Trump has indicated the US is willing to provide security assistance, such as air support, but will not commit ground troops to Ukraine.
- Volodymyr Zelensky has welcomed the promise of security guarantees as a major step forward, expecting them to be formalised soon.
- Donald Trump stated he has spoken directly with Vladimir Putin to plan a meeting between the Russian leader and Mr Zelensky, followed by a three-way meeting including Trump.