Sir Keir Starmer has put Britain in a lead in pledging to deploy UK forces to Ukraine
MPs in the UK are likely to get a vote on deploying British troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers to deter future attacks by Russia. Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to deploy UK forces to Ukraine if Vladimir Putin’s war ends, with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting the Royal Navy could be involved in the Black Sea. Starmer’s stance positions the UK as a leader on this initiative, while other European nations, such as Germany, have been more cautious. The UK government emphasizes the need for Ukraine’s involvement in peace talks, as discussions between Donald Trump and Putin’s diplomats in Saudi Arabia exclude Kyiv. A Cabinet minister confirmed that deploying troops would require a parliamentary vote. Starmer is set to meet with Trump in Washington to discuss the plan, which hinges on US support as a "backstop" to deter future aggression. The goal is to ensure a durable peace deal that prevents Russia from regrouping and attacking again.
