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UK‑France peacekeeping plan in Ukraine would need tens of thousands of troops, officials say — Static.independent.co.uk

UK‑France peacekeeping plan in Ukraine would need tens of thousands of troops, officials say

Independent.co reports that Sir Richard Shirreff warned the British and French agreement signed in Paris committing boots on the ground in Ukraine would require "serious numbers" of troops to face down Russia. Sir Richard, a former Nato deputy supreme allied commander, said any reassurance or enforcement force

Starmer says MPs will get Commons vote before UK peacekeepers go to Ukraine — Static.independent.co.uk

Starmer says MPs will get Commons vote before UK peacekeepers go to Ukraine

Independent.co reports that Sir Keir Starmer said MPs will get a vote in the House of Commons before the UK deploys peacekeeping troops on the ground in Ukraine. He would not be drawn on the number the UK could send. Britain and France signed an agreement committing to boots