2 w. ago Putin's army is ‘strapping mines to African fighters and turning them into suicide bombers'

Mad Vlad's forces have been accused of luring African troops to the frontline in Ukraine and using them as cannon fodder. Footage appears to show one mercenary with a bomb strapped to his chest as a Russian squaddie brands him a 'bottle opener'

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2 w. ago UK commits £200m to prepare British troops for Ukraine deployment

The money will pay for upgrades to vehicles and communications systems, counter-drone protection and other equipment.

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2 w. ago Voices: How ready is the UK to send troops to Ukraine? Join The Independent Debate

Is the UK’s pledge to send troops to Ukraine realistic in 2026, or does it risk overstretching a military already under pressure?

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2 w. ago British soldiers sent to Ukraine on peace keeping mission would be 'legitimate combat targets,' says Russia

Cabinet minister Pat McFadden said UK troops deployed to Ukraine would be in a position to fire back if attacked by Vladimir Putin’s army

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3 w. ago Nigel Farage vows to vote against Brit peacekeepers in Ukraine if ceasefire deal agreed

NIGEL Farage will vote against deploying any British peacekeeping troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire deal. The Reform said Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to station boots on the ground would leave the UK “completely exposed” at home. The PM yesterday promised MPs a say on his commitment to establish military bases with...

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3 w. ago Starmer: Decision to send troops to Ukraine to be voted on by MPs

British and French forces will help to train Ukrainian troops and protect stocks of weaponry, aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.

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3 w. ago Nigel Farage says he would vote AGAINST deploying British troops in Ukraine to back a peace deal

Nigel Farage dismissed Keir Starmer's commitment to back a ceasefire with personnel on the ground, warning the UK did not have the 'manpower nor the equipment'.

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3 w. ago Russia brands Keir Starmer 'illiterate' and 'a fool' for vowing to station British troops in Ukraine as Putin attack dog threatens UK with missile strikes

A senior Russian official has branded Sir Keir Starmer as 'illiterate' and 'a fool' after he vowed to base British troops in Ukraine as part of a peace deal. 

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3 w. ago Starmer: Number of troops sent to Ukraine will be voted on by MPs

British and French forces will help to train Ukrainian troops and protect stocks of weaponry, aimed at deterring future Russian aggression.

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer gives MPs major promise on any British troops sent to Ukraine

The PM made the commitment after the UK, France, and Ukraine's wartime leader Volodymr Zelensky signed a joint declaration in Paris to allow boots on the ground after a ceasefire

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer vows MPs will get vote before British troops are put on the ground in Ukraine if there is a ceasefire deal

During PMQs clashes, Kemi Badenoch challenged Keir Starmer for details of how many personnel could be deployed to guarantee a mooted peace deal.

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3 w. ago British troops sent to Ukraine must be ready to fight Vladimir Putin's army, says ex

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have announced that the UK and France will put boots on the ground to keep the peace in Ukraine if the war ends

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3 w. ago Russia brand Keir Starmer 'illiterate and a fool' over plan for British troops in Ukraine

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been called "a fool" by a senior Russian figure after he and French President revealed plans for troops in Ukraine after the peace deal

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3 w. ago Russia slams ‘fool’ Starmer in chilling WW3 threat – ‘See what we will do’

Dmitry Rogozin branded Sir Keir Starmer 'illiterate and a fool' for vowing to base British troops in Ukraine as part of a peace deal, and suggested Russia would hit back

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3 w. ago British troops on the ground in Ukraine if peace reached, Number 10 says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said "military hubs" will be set up across Ukraine once a peace deal has been reached

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3 w. ago UK and France agree to send troops into Ukraine as part of a peace deal: Starmer paves way for British boots on the ground as Trump's team hail 'big milestone' in ending war

Following talks in the French capital, the Prime Minister signed an agreement - dubbed the 'Paris Declaration' - to commit the UK to the deployment of forces.

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer paves way for British troops to be sent to Ukraine as part of peacekeeping force as PM signs deal in Paris alongside Emmanuel Macron

Following talks in the French capital, the Prime Minister signed an agreement - dubbed the 'Paris Declaration' - to commit the UK to the deployment of forces.

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3 w. ago British troops on the ground in Ukraine should peace be reached, Number 10 says

America is set to provide security guarantees to the peacekeeping force assembled by the so-called Coalition of the Willing

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3 w. ago British troops will be sent to Ukraine if peace deal with Russia is agreed

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said “military hubs” will be set up across Ukraine once a peace deal has been reached after a meeting of western allies in Paris

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3 w. ago British troops to be sent to Ukraine in event of peace deal to deter Putin

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