Should British troops be deployed in Ukraine? Join The Independent Debate
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Should British troops be deployed in Ukraine? Join The Independent Debate

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to propose deploying British troops to Ukraine as part of a 30,000-strong European “reassurance force” during his meeting with Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., next week. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the plan “unacceptable” for Moscow, while Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that any Nato troops in Ukraine would be a “direct threat,” regardless of their banner. News of Sir Keir Starmer’s plans comes amid rising concerns about Britain’s military readiness, with some suggesting the reintroduction of conscription.

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No10 insists UK troops may still go to Ukraine to secure Russia ceasefire amid claims 'coalition of the willing' may be limited to air and sea support
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4 days, 21 hours ago

No10 insists UK troops may still go to Ukraine to secure Russia ceasefire amid claims 'coalition of the willing' may be limited to air and sea support

Daily Mail  

Britain is not not ruling out sending troops to Ukraine to secure any ceasefire with Russia, No10 said today amid claims allies are pulling back from committing to 'boots on the ground' The Prime Minister yesterday said the so-called 'coalition of the willing' was dividing its planning efforts between air, sea, land and borders, and regenerating Ukraine. The Prime Minister …

UK’s Starmer says coalition to beef up Ukraine security in any peace deal
1 week, 4 days ago

UK’s Starmer says coalition to beef up Ukraine security in any peace deal

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stressed the United Kingdom’s intention to provide “robust and credible” security guarantees to prevent Russia from attacking Ukraine again as Russian President Vladimir Putin has yet to sign up to a US-brokered truce proposal as fighting rages on the ground. “We will build up Ukraine’s own defences and armed forces and be ready to deploy …

Focus on military backstop as UK, US discuss ‘parameters’ of European peace plan for Ukraine
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Focus on military backstop as UK, US discuss ‘parameters’ of European peace plan for Ukraine

Firstpost  

UK Defence Secretary John Healey will meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington on Wednesday to focus on the need for a military “backstop” for European forces as part of a broader peace plan for Ukraine, according to a report, citing sources familiar with the discussions UK Defence Secretary John Healey will meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth in …

Starmer suggests MPs will get vote on deploying British troops in Ukraine
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Starmer suggests MPs will get vote on deploying British troops in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Watch Starmer and Trump’s joint press conference in full after crunch Ukraine talks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Watch Starmer and Trump’s joint press conference in full after crunch Ukraine talks

The Independent  

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Watch Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s historic Oval Office meeting in full
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Watch Donald Trump and Keir Starmer’s historic Oval Office meeting in full

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Keir Starmer’s plan to send British troops to Ukraine divides opinion
1 month ago

Keir Starmer’s plan to send British troops to Ukraine divides opinion

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to …

European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
1 month ago

European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles

Associated Press  

LONDON — As the U.S. and Russia push ahead — so far without Ukraine at the table – on talks to end the war, political and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow doesn’t attack again. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told European allies that “there will not …

Ukraine-Russia war map today: Where British troops could be sent as part of Starmer’s peacekeeping force
1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia war map today: Where British troops could be sent as part of Starmer’s peacekeeping force

The Independent  

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Details of Starmer’s Ukraine peacekeeping plan revealed before he presents to Trump in US visit
1 month ago

Details of Starmer’s Ukraine peacekeeping plan revealed before he presents to Trump in US visit

The Independent  

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UK and France Plan Appeal to Trump for US Air Support in Ukraine
1 month ago

UK and France Plan Appeal to Trump for US Air Support in Ukraine

Live Mint  

The UK and France are drawing up plans for a European-led “reassurance force” for Ukraine, to ensure Russia doesn’t attack the country again if a ceasefire and peace deal are negotiated. The plan is contingent on President Donald Trump agreeing to provide the force with US protection, including American aircraft and intelligence, and would primarily police Ukraine’s airspace and the …

Minister says UK will ‘play part’ in Ukraine security as Trump blames Kyiv
1 month, 1 week ago

Minister says UK will ‘play part’ in Ukraine security as Trump blames Kyiv

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer’s offer of British troops to police peace in Ukraine is hopeless… but a good idea
1 month, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer’s offer of British troops to police peace in Ukraine is hopeless… but a good idea

The Independent  

The British offer for troops to keep a peace that doesn’t exist in Ukraine is a grandiose gesture of strategic importance that makes little military sense. Over the weekend, Keir Starmer reacted to America’s backing away from support for both Ukraine and its European allies by stepping up with an offer of boots on the ground. But it is also …

Europe split over Starmer pledge to send troops to Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Europe split over Starmer pledge to send troops to Ukraine

The Independent  

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UK offers Ukraine peacekeeping troops as Europeans gather for emergency summit in Paris
1 month, 1 week ago

UK offers Ukraine peacekeeping troops as Europeans gather for emergency summit in Paris

ABC  

Britain has said it is "ready and willing" to send troops to Ukraine to back up a peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow, as European leaders gathered for an emergency summit on an end to the three-year war. Speaking ahead of the gathering in Paris, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on European nations to play their "full part" in …

U.K. to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, if needed, says PM Keir Starmer
1 month, 1 week ago

U.K. to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, if needed, says PM Keir Starmer

The Hindu  

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is willing to deploy British peacekeeping troops in Ukraine if needed. This would not just mean continuing financial assistance to Kyiv, he said, but also “putting our own troops on the ground if necessary.” Mr Starmer also wrote that Ukraine would had to have a place at the negotiation table. Mr Trump …

Russia and US to hold talks on Ukraine’s future as ‘frozen out’ European leaders gather for emergency meeting
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia and US to hold talks on Ukraine’s future as ‘frozen out’ European leaders gather for emergency meeting

The Independent  

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Britain is in no position to act as Ukraine’s peacekeeper
1 month, 1 week ago

Britain is in no position to act as Ukraine’s peacekeeper

The Independent  

Since the Munich Security Conference broke up in disarray, Keir Starmer has been in crisis-management mode. By making a firm offer of British troops to patrol a ceasefire line, Starmer hopes to mollify Donald Trump’s dismissive attitude to underperforming Nato allies and put Britain at the heart of any Allied peace mission. Starmer might want to charm Trump back into …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Starmer says he is willing to put British troops in Ukraine; Kyiv recaptures frontline village
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Starmer says he is willing to put British troops in Ukraine; Kyiv recaptures frontline village

The Independent  

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Britain ready to send troops to Ukraine in postwar peacekeeping force, says UK PM Starmer
1 month, 1 week ago

Britain ready to send troops to Ukraine in postwar peacekeeping force, says UK PM Starmer

Firstpost  

Starmer is expected to join German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other European leaders in Paris after French President Emmanuel Macron convened the talks on Ukraine UK PM Keir Starmer. Reuters British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that he was prepared to send British …

UK PM Starmer "ready and willing" to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

UK PM Starmer "ready and willing" to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine

New Indian Express  

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday said the UK is "ready and willing" to put troops on the ground in Ukraine in pursuit of a peace deal with Russia amid a "generational challenge" to the country's security. Ahead of travelling to Paris for an important informal summit with European leaders to discuss US President Donald Trump's talks with …

British PM says 'ready' to put troops on ground in Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

British PM says 'ready' to put troops on ground in Ukraine

China Daily  

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the weekly session of Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons, in London, on Feb 12, 2025. LONDON - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that he is "ready and willing" to put British troops on the ground in Ukraine if necessary. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Starmer said Britain …

Starmer says he is willing to put British troops in Ukraine
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Starmer says he is willing to put British troops in Ukraine

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Keir Starmer has announced he is willing to put British troops …

Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace
1 month, 1 week ago

Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he is prepared to put a …

Ukraine-Russia mapped: How battle lines compare to pre-war 2014 borders ahead of potential peace talks
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine-Russia mapped: How battle lines compare to pre-war 2014 borders ahead of potential peace talks

The Independent  

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British military chiefs rage over fears of Trump sell out of Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

British military chiefs rage over fears of Trump sell out of Ukraine

The Independent  

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Watch live: UK defence secretary renews backing for Ukraine after US rules out sending troops
1 month, 1 week ago

Watch live: UK defence secretary renews backing for Ukraine after US rules out sending troops

The Independent  

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Britain's shrunken army would be completely swallowed up if the UK had to help enforce Trump's Ukraine peace plan, military expert warns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Britain's shrunken army would be completely swallowed up if the UK had to help enforce Trump's Ukraine peace plan, military expert warns

Daily Mail  

Britain's shrunken army would be almost completely swallowed up if it had to enforce Donald Trump's reported Ukrainian 'peace plan' deal, a defence chief has warned. British troops driving Jackal combat vehicles descend from M3 amphibious rigs of the German/British Amphibious Engineer Battalion 130 after crossing the Vistula River during the NATO Dragon 24 military exercise on March 4, 2024 …

Warnings British Army is too small to help Ukraine - as Keir Starmer signs 100-year pledge that could put forces on Putin's border
2 months, 1 week ago

Warnings British Army is too small to help Ukraine - as Keir Starmer signs 100-year pledge that could put forces on Putin's border

Daily Mail  

The British Army is too small to play any major peacekeeping role in Ukraine, military figures have suggested. It comes as Sir Keir Starmer signed a 100-year deal with Ukraine on Thursday that could put forces on Putin's borders - as he said there are 'unbreakable bonds' between the UK and Ukraine. The deal may result in UK forces being …

Keir Starmer visits Ukraine to sign major deal just days before Trump enters office
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2 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer visits Ukraine to sign major deal just days before Trump enters office

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has declared Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine a …

British troops should join post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine, former defence ministers say
2 months, 1 week ago

British troops should join post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine, former defence ministers say

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ahead of an expected meeting with Sir Keir Starmer, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters …

Starmer and Zelensky discuss ‘refining’ UK training for Ukraine armed forces
3 months ago

Starmer and Zelensky discuss ‘refining’ UK training for Ukraine armed forces

The Independent  

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UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests
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3 months, 1 week ago

UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests

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Starmer to visit troops serving on Russian border in push for Ukraine support
3 months, 1 week ago

Starmer to visit troops serving on Russian border in push for Ukraine support

The Independent  

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Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says

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UK doing ‘everything we can’ to keep Britons safe in Ukraine as US shuts embassy
4 months ago

UK doing ‘everything we can’ to keep Britons safe in Ukraine as US shuts embassy

The Independent  

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How Trump could carve up Ukraine: 'Peace plan' with 800-mile buffer zone marshalled by UK troops, territory swaps and no NATO membership
4 months, 1 week ago

How Trump could carve up Ukraine: 'Peace plan' with 800-mile buffer zone marshalled by UK troops, territory swaps and no NATO membership

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's victory in last week's US presidential election sent shockwaves across the globe - but they will likely be felt most acutely in Ukraine. Now, as leaders across Europe and Russia wait anxiously to see what direction the Trump administration might take, there are mounting concerns that Trump could push for a hasty ceasefire requiring Ukraine to cede significant …

Ukraine should be put in ‘best possible position’, Starmer says
4 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine should be put in ‘best possible position’, Starmer says

The Independent  

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Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ ahead of Trump’s presidency
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer and Macron vow to put Ukraine in ‘strongest position’ ahead of Trump’s presidency

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron discussed how to put Ukraine in the “strongest possible position going into the winter” amid uncertainty over long-term US support for Kyiv following the election of Donald Trump. The meeting took place against a backdrop of speculation about how Mr Trump could change US support for Ukraine when he returns to the White House …

UK could send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK could send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers

The Independent  

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UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military
6 months, 2 weeks ago

UK announces missiles and more training for Ukrainian military

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Healey announced the extension of Operation Interflex, which has already seen 45,000 Ukrainian …

UK should be proud at Ukraine using UK weapons despite push into Russia – Healey
7 months, 1 week ago

UK should be proud at Ukraine using UK weapons despite push into Russia – Healey

The Independent  

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David Cameron says Ukraine has right to strike inside Russia with British weapons
10 months, 3 weeks ago

David Cameron says Ukraine has right to strike inside Russia with British weapons

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US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid
1 year ago

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan visits Kyiv as stalemate in Washington holds up aid

The Independent  

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Ukraine’s use of British-supplied missiles a matter for them, says No 10
1 year ago

Ukraine’s use of British-supplied missiles a matter for them, says No 10

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Putting Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not ‘ruled out’ in the future, French leader says
1 year, 1 month ago

Putting Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not ‘ruled out’ in the future, French leader says

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not “ruled out” in the future after the issue was debated at a gathering of European leaders in Paris, as Russia’s full-scale invasion grinds into a third year. Macron declined to provide details about which nations were considering sending troops, saying he …

British Foreign Secretary Cameron visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

British Foreign Secretary Cameron visits Eastern Europe to shore up support for Ukraine

The Independent  

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Sunak insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunak insists no plan to send British troops for training in Ukraine ‘here and now’

The Independent  

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Russia-Ukraine war latest: No plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine, Sunak says
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war latest: No plans to deploy British troops to Ukraine, Sunak says

The Telegraph  

Rishi Sunak said on Sunday there were no immediate plans to deploy military instructors to Ukraine, rowing back on comments by his defence minister who had suggested troops could carry out training in the country. One idea is to move “more training and production” of military equipment into Ukraine, he said, while calling on more British defence firms to set …

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