Kiel Starmer said that if there is a contract to end the war with Russia, he is ready to put the British troops on the ground in Ukraine.
It is understood that this is the first time the Prime Minister has explicitly stated that he is considering deploying British peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Comments came on Monday just before emergency consultations with European leaders in Paris.
Leaders will devise strategies in response to Donald Trump's request for a deal with the Russian president, aiming to fear that the US will reduce its defensive commitment in Europe.
The prioritized said the crisis was a “one generation moment” and a “existent” question in Europe.
Writing for the Daily Telegraph, he said the UK is “ready to play a leading role” in Ukraine's defense and security, including a commitment of £3 billion a year until 2030. It also means that you are ready and willing to contribute to a security guarantee to Ukraine by placing your own troops on the ground if necessary.
“I'm not taking that lightly. I feel very deeply responsible for the potential harm to British servicemen and women,” Starmer said.
“However, the role that helps ensure Ukraine's safety will help ensure the safety of the continent and the security of this country.
“The end of this war cannot be a temporary pause when it comes before Putin attacks again.”
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, the British Prime Minister has refused to publicly consider sending British soldiers to the country.
Priority previously suggested that British forces could be involved in protecting Ukraine after a ceasefire.
The British prime minister, who is scheduled to visit Washington's President Trump later this month, said: Because peace, only the United States can stop Putin from attacking again. ”
Representatives from the US administration and Russian counterparts are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia following a phone conversation between Putin and Trump on Wednesday.
However, Ukrainian officials are not expected to be at the table at this stage, and other European leaders may not be involved in the process at all.
The priorities were added: Ukraine must be at the table of these negotiations. Because less than that, accepts Putin's position that Ukraine is not a real country. ”
He also warned of repeated chaos after US troops withdrawn from Afghanistan under former President Joe Biden in August 2021, following a deal with the Taliban under Trump.
“We cannot have another situation like Afghanistan, where the US negotiated directly with the Taliban and cut off the Afghan government,” Starmer said.
“I'm sure President Trump would want to avoid this too.”
