Ukraine Deploys Navy to Turkey, UK Under Zelenskyy Law

Ukraine is enhancing its naval capabilities and training by deploying sailors and ships to Turkey and the United Kingdom, including mine countermeasure vessels and the corvette Hetman Ivan Mazepa, although Turkey's suspension of warship passage through the Bosporus and Dardanelles limits movement to the Black Sea. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pushed for long-range Tomahawk missiles from the US to strengthen Ukraine's defense, but President Donald Trump has been hesitant, citing stockpile concerns and engaging in peace efforts with Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is meeting with President Trump to discuss NATO's support for Ukraine and US-led peace initiatives, amid stalled talks with Russia. British Defense Secretary John Healey expressed readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine if a ceasefire is brokered by Trump, emphasizing increased defense spending and the importance of a sovereign Ukraine for regional security. However, senior military figures like Field Marshal Lord Richards warn that Ukraine cannot defeat Russia without direct NATO military involvement, which is unlikely, highlighting the limitations of current Western support. The situation underscores ongoing debates about the West's commitment and the challenges facing Ukraine in reclaiming lost territory.