UK rainy on troop deployment, focus on military support
According to "The Times," the United Kingdom is considering holding back from sending thousands of soldiers to Ukraine. This decision is motivated by concerns about escalating the conflict. France might take similar steps. Instead, British efforts are expected to focus on rebuilding and rearming the Ukrainian military, as well as providing protection from the air and sea.
What do you need to know?
- The United Kingdom and France may refrain from sending ground troops to Ukraine. This decision stems from concerns about escalating the conflict.
- British involvement is expected to focus on rebuilding and rearming the Ukrainian military. There are also plans to ensure protection from the air and sea.
- Diplomatic efforts are underway to reach a ceasefire agreement. British and French officials are attempting to persuade the U.S. President to meet with the Ukrainian leader.
The United Kingdom might pull back from plans to send thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, "The Times" reported on Friday, citing the potential risks associated with the conflict's expansion.
The newspaper notes that France may make a similar decision.
The war in Ukraine: What are London's plans?
British and French military instructors may be deployed to western Ukraine, allowing commitments to be met without direct involvement in combat. Aircraft would protect Ukraine's airspace, and supplies of weapons from the UK and the EU would continue.
"The Times" emphasizes that no final decisions have been made yet, and the Ministry of Defense in London is still planning to send troops.
The newspaper notes that diplomatic efforts are underway to reach a ceasefire agreement. British and French officials are attempting to persuade the U.S. President to meet with the Ukrainian leader, with the goal of easing tensions. However, Ukraine fears that Western training forces may withdraw at the first sign of trouble.
