Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reached a landmark agreement with the leaders of France and Germany to deploy a British peacekeeping force to Ukraine should a ceasefire with Russia be secured.
Details of the Joint Agreement
The pact, signed in Paris, commits the United Kingdom to sending personnel from the Army, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Navy. The primary objectives of the mission would be to help train Ukrainian troops and to protect vital stocks of weaponry. This move is strategically aimed at deterring any future acts of aggression from Russia in the region.
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed to the House of Commons that Members of Parliament will be given the opportunity to vote on whether British troops are ultimately deployed. He stated that the precise number of personnel stationed in what are termed 'military hubs' within Ukraine would be determined in line with the UK's established military planning.
Political Reaction and Criticism
The announcement has already sparked political debate. The Prime Minister has faced warnings from critics who argue that the government must commit more funding to the nation's defence capabilities to support such an undertaking.
Nigel Farage of Reform UK has been a vocal critic of the plan. He accused the Prime Minister of making a significant commitment 'without the facilities to do it or without any idea of how long it would last'.
Your Say on the Deployment
The Daily Mail is now asking readers for their opinion on this critical issue of national defence and foreign policy. In our latest poll, we want to know: do you think Britain should send troops to Ukraine?
This follows yesterday's poll, which asked Mail readers if they believed the US was 'morally right' to capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, as claimed by Kemi Badenoch. Out of more than 17,000 votes cast, 64 per cent said 'yes' and 36 per cent said 'no'.
