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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Patrick

Watch live: UK defence secretary renews backing for Ukraine after US rules out sending troops

Watch live as UK defence secretary John Healey holds a press conference on Ukraine on Wednesday, 12 February, after the US appeared to rule out sending troops to peacekeep any ceasefire.

Mr Healey’s US counterpart, Pete Hegseth has said NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic and suggested that the way forward for the country was to abandon hopes of a return to its pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia.

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