The British government will accelerate the pace and scale of military planning to be ready to support Ukraine. This includes all possible support options, including the introduction of ground troops. This is reported by UNN with reference to The Guardian and the website of the government of Great Britain.
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British Prime Minister Kira Starmer's press secretary said that in the event of a ceasefire and an agreement to end the war with Russia, thousands of troops would be needed to support Ukraine.
According to the speaker, the government will continue to accelerate the pace and scale of operational planning with further meetings at headquarters in Northwood, where the details and structure of any future forces are being considered.
When we look at the structure of the forces, we need to consider the best capabilities to counter the specific threats that Ukraine faces. Not all coalition countries will have the forces and means for Ukraine, but they may have the forces and means for other locations, which will free up other countries for deployment in the country
According to the publication, the intensive planning of the UK's actions will likely be aimed at considering the possibility of transferring British troops from current deployments to support Ukraine, with the involvement of troops from other countries to fill existing UK deployments.
Answering the question of whether the focus of the discussion has shifted from the prospect of introducing ground troops into Ukraine, a Downing Street spokesman said: "No, nothing is being taken off the agenda on any of these fronts, so I would not rule anything out. Obviously, thousands of troops will be needed to support any deployment, whether at sea, on land or in the air."
Recall
Kir Starmer announced meetings to plan the military aspects of a peacekeeping contingent in Ukraine. Land, sea, air and reconstruction issues will be discussed.