UK prepared to send troops to Ukraine for long-term peacekeeping
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is prepared to deploy thousands of British troops to Ukraine indefinitely to oversee a peace agreement and deter Russia from launching another attack, The Times reported on March 16, citing a senior government source.
"This will be a long-term commitment, spanning years… as long as necessary to maintain the peace agreement and deter Russia," the source told the British newspaper.
According to the report, around six countries—including the United Kingdom, France, Türkiye, Canada, and Australia—are discussing plans to send up to 30,000 troops to Ukraine. Other nations are willing to provide weapons and logistical support.
Defense ministers from the so-called "coalition of the willing" are set to meet in London on March 20 to discuss in detail where to station peacekeeping forces. However, it remains unclear whether the troops would be authorized to fire on Russian forces in case of an attack. These and other details will be addressed in the coming days, the source said.
The Times also noted that peacekeepers would only be deployed to Ukraine once a ceasefire is in place. A peace deal "may be close," the report suggested, citing ongoing contacts between U.S. and Russian officials and an upcoming call between President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin scheduled for March 18.
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