UK will allocate £200m to prepare troops for possible deployment to Ukraine

The UK has committed to allocate £200 million to prepare British troops for deployment to Ukraine after a ceasefire with Russia.

Source: The Independent, citing UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, reported by European Pravda

Details: Healey made the announcement after his one-day visit to Kyiv on Friday 9 January. The funding will be used to upgrade vehicles and communications systems, strengthen protection against drones and provide other equipment to ensure troops are ready to deploy.

Quote: "We are surging investment into our preparations following the prime minister's announcement this week, ensuring that Britain's armed forces are ready to deploy and lead the Multinational Force Ukraine, because a secure Ukraine means a secure UK."

More details: Healey's visit came days after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to send troops to Ukraine as part of a force organised by the Coalition of the Willing.

The size of the force has not been announced. Media reports suggested it could total 15,000 personnel, with half provided by the UK.

Background: The UK and France pledged in a declaration on 6 January 2026 to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached.

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