UK Prepares to Deploy Troops to Ukraine

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated a willingness to deploy British troops as part of international efforts to monitor a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. This comes amid discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who emphasized that any foreign troops would only be one aspect of a broader security guarantee, insisting on the necessity of NATO membership for Ukraine's long-term safety. Starmer noted that the UK would 'play our full part' in securing a lasting peace and warned that any cessation of hostilities without a credible deterrent could lead to renewed Russian aggression. The idea of deploying troops has gained traction as European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, consider contributions to a peacekeeping mission. Both leaders acknowledged that while international troops could help, the guarantees must effectively deter future conflicts. The situation remains fluid as the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House could influence American support for Ukraine's defense efforts.