PM 'ready and willing' to put UK troops in Ukraine to protect peace
Sir Keir Starmer said securing a lasting peace in Ukraine was "essential" to deter Vladimir Putin from future aggression.
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PM does not rule out vote on Ukraine peacekeeping role for UK troops
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Keir Starmer Offers to Send U.K. Troops to Ukraine as Part of Peace Deal
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European leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump, Russia ready peace talks
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A Trump peace plan for Ukraine?
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The Economic Consequences of the (Ukraine) Peace
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European countries clash over sending troops to Ukraine
Germany, Italy, Spain and Poland express reluctance after Britain says it is prepared to commit forcesFinancial Times - 2d -
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