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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Millie Cooke

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.

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