‘Very possible’ Scottish troops could head to Ukraine in peacekeeping force

Ian Murray said the UK Government wants to see peace in Ukraine as soon as possible (Jane Barlow/PA) - (PA Wire)

It is “very possible” Scottish troops could head to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force, the Scottish Secretary has said.

Last month, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he would be willing to send UK forces personnel to Ukraine in a bid to enforce a deal with Russia that would end the war, something he said he did not consider “lightly”.