Starmer offers to put British ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine
UK prime minister expected to meet Trump this month and try to persuade him of Europe’s readiness to help secure peace
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Why Belgium is open to putting boots on the ground in Ukraine
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Why putting boots on the ground in Ukraine still divides Europe
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Can European ‘Boots on the Ground’ Help Protect Ukraine’s Security?
Deterring Russia from re-invading Ukraine, once this war ends, could require 150,000 troops and American help with air cover, intelligence and missile defense, experts say.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Keir Starmer Offers to Send U.K. Troops to Ukraine as Part of Peace Deal
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said for the first time on Sunday that he was “ready and willing” to deploy troops to help guarantee Ukraine’s security.The New York Times - 2d -
British couple held in Iran on ‘security’ grounds named
Relatives of Craig and Lindsay Foreman say they are engaging with UK government about situation. A British couple who have been detained in Iran have been named by their family as Craig and Lindsay ...The Guardian - 4d -
Show strength and offer a win: experts’ tips for Starmer on dealing with Trump
Veterans of May and Johnson governments share lessons from their experiences with unpredictable US president. It was just a few mangled sentences spoken in the darkness on an airport tarmac. But ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Starmer says US 'backstop' needed for Ukraine deal
Speaking after meeting European leaders in Paris, the prime minister says "a US security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again".BBC News - 1d -
British Army 'absolutely ready' if ordered to deploy to Ukraine
It comes as 2,500 UK troops take part in Nato's largest exercise this year near Ukraine's border.BBC News - 1d -
Starmer backs Ukraine's Nato bid despite US view
The PM reaffirms the UK supports Ukraine's "irreversible path" to joining NATO in a call with Volodymyr Zelensky.BBC News - 5d
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