3 h. 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.

Economics

13 h. 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?

Politics

48 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Allies yet to provide details of security guarantee, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says he has received no ‘unequivocal answer’ from European allies about how they would defend Ukraine if Russia attacked again. What we know on day 1,415Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has received no “unequivocal answer” from European allies about how they would defend Ukraine if Russia attacked again after a peace deal was reached. On Tuesday, European leaders and US envoys announced they had agreed key security guarantees for Kyiv, including a European multinational force that would be deployed if a ceasefire could be reached. But when asked if he was sure that European allies would step in and defend his country in the event of another Russian invasion, Zelensky said on Wednesday he had no “clear” answer on that.“I personally very much want to get a very simple answer: yes, if there is aggression again, all partners will give a strong response to the Russians. And that’s the exact question I put to all our partners. And so far I haven’t receiv...

Events

50 h. 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...

Economics

55 h. ago The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: time to move together, faster and further | Editorial

The chaos that Donald Trump is causing in the world makes the case for continental solidarity and explicit repudiation of Brexit divisions Sir Keir Starmer’s plan for 2026 was to talk more about the domestic issues that concern British voters. Donald Trump knocked that plan off course. US intervention in Venezuela inevitably demanded the prime minister’s attention, as did this week’s summit of Ukraine’s allies, the “coalition of the willing”, in Paris. Progress towards agreeing security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace deal with Russia was overshadowed by Mr Trump restating his ambition to wrest control of Greenland from Denmark. The dust had not settled when American special forces boarded a Russian-flagged oil tanker in European waters, ostensibly to enforce a blockade against Venezuela.Prime ministers have to multitask, but under these circumstances it is understandable if Sir Keir’s mind has been filled with foreign affairs. He should be used to this by now. Mr Trump’...

Politics

58 h. 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.

Politics

58 h. 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'.

Economics

60 h. 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. 

Events

60 h. 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.

Politics

61 h. 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

Politics

61 h. 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.

Politics

64 h. 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

Politics

64 h. ago A key hurdle to Ukraine peace deal has been overcome thanks to Britain and France – this is what’s next

Zelensky himself has admitted that a ceasefire is unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede on its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to deploy troops in Ukraine if there is a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew

Economics

66 h. 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

Politics

66 h. 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

Events

3 d. 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

Politics

3 d. ago Britain signs historic deal to deploy troops inside Ukraine – with Trump’s blessing

Starmer and Macron commit to military guarantee of any peace deal with Russia

Politics

3 d. 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 d. 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.

Politics

3 d. 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

Politics