London prepares to deploy troops to Ukraine if there's a ceasefire – Sky News
UK Defence Secretary John Healey said on Monday 20 October that London is preparing for the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow.
Source: European Pravda, citing Sky News
Details: During a lecture in London, Healey spoke about the efforts of the United Kingdom and France to form the Coalition of the Willing, which is preparing to deploy forces to Ukraine in the future.
If Russia agrees to end its full-scale war, these forces would help secure Ukraine's skies and seas and train its troops.
"So, as President Trump leads the push for peace here in Europe, we are ready to lead the work to secure it in the long-term," Healey said.
"For our Armed Forces, I am already reviewing readiness levels and accelerating millions of pounds of funding to prepare for any possible deployment into Ukraine," he added.
Healey's remarks serve as public confirmation that the UK is developing concrete plans to deploy its troops in Ukraine as part of a post-war settlement.
Background:
- Media reports suggested that the UK is prepared to send troops to defend Ukraine's skies and seas, but not to the line of contact with Russia.
- Another meeting of the Coalition of the Willing is scheduled to take place in London on Friday 24 October, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expected to attend in person.
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