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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Senior military figures warn Starmer against sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

The UK sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine is “highly risky”, a former security adviser to Gordon Brown has warned, arguing the “grotesquely underfunded” armed forces do not have the resources to do so.

The prime minister confirmed the UK will discuss such a move with its allies on a visit to Kyiv this week, vowing Britain will “play our part” in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security following any ceasefire with Russia.

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