US EditionUK and France Would Send Troops to Ukraine in Event of Peace Deal, Starmer Says After Paris Talks
Allies agreed on legally binding security guarantees to enable post-ceasefire operations including military hubs and facilities to protect Ukraine’s skies, seas, and armed forces.
- On Jan 6, leaders in Paris signed a declaration at the Elysee Palace creating a legal framework for post-ceasefire forces, paving the way for United Kingdom, France and partners to operate in Ukraine.
- The United States and European nations closed in on legally binding security guarantees meant to shield Ukraine from further Russian aggression, officials said the guarantees aim to prevent any peace deal becoming a Ukrainian surrender and to help regenerate Ukraine's armed forces.
- Keir Starmer said the UK is available to deploy in a multinational, non‑combat force, and `He later told France 2 TV` that it would guarantee peace and security after hostilities end.
- If a ceasefire holds, allied forces would establish military hubs and protected facilities across Ukraine, with security guarantee documents expected to be signed in the near future.
- Under domestic procedures, each partner must decide its contribution, with Germany's Bundestag approving any deployments; officials framed guarantees as backstops to deter attacks and ensure lasting peace.
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Starmer says Britain, France will send troops to Ukraine if peace deal with Russia reached
Britain and France will deploy military personnel to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached between Ukraine and Russia, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said following a summit in Paris hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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