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February 17, London: On Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his willingness to deploy British troops to Ukraine as part of a post-war peacekeeping force, emphasizing that European nations should have a role in the ongoing discussions to end the conflict. Starmer acknowledged the gravity of such a decision, stating that sending British soldiers into harm’s way was not something he took lightly. However, he emphasized that ensuring a lasting peace in Ukraine was vital to prevent further aggression from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to the reports, Starmer explained that the conflict with Russia must not be seen as a temporary pause. He stressed that the resolution to the war should create a lasting peace, which would act as a deterrent against future Russian aggression. Starmer’s comments marked the first time he explicitly indicated Britain’s readiness to contribute to post-war security, including the potential deployment of British forces to assist in peacekeeping efforts.
The British leader’s statement came amid ongoing international discussions regarding how to resolve the war. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the importance of including Ukraine and European nations in any meaningful peace negotiations, suggesting that the U.S. talks with Russia this week would aim to gauge the seriousness of Russian President Putin’s commitment to peace. Rubio also emphasized that Ukraine’s security would remain central to these discussions, with the end of the war needing to ensure that Russia would not be able to reignite the conflict.
Starmer reinforced his commitment to supporting Ukraine, stating that Britain would play a role in providing security guarantees to the country, even if that involved sending British military personnel to the region. However, he clarified that he would not make such a decision lightly, acknowledging the responsibility involved in potentially risking the lives of British servicemen and women. Starmer’s remarks underscored the significance of a lasting peace in Ukraine, which he viewed as a critical step for Europe’s collective security.
On Monday, Starmer was set to join European leaders, including German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, in Paris for talks convened by French President Emmanuel Macron. These discussions were expected to focus on the future of Ukraine and Europe’s role in the peace process.
Starmer’s comments came amid tensions between European allies and U.S. President Donald Trump. Last week, Trump shocked NATO members and Ukraine by revealing that he had held a call with Putin without consulting European leaders. Trump also suggested that Ukraine and other European nations might not have a place in the peace negotiations. In response to this, Starmer hinted that Britain could serve as a vital link between Europe and the U.S., helping to bridge any divides during the peace process.
The U.S. and Russian officials are expected to meet soon in Saudi Arabia to initiate formal talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year-long conflict. As these discussions unfold, Starmer emphasized that the security of Europe as a whole was at stake, not just the future of Ukraine. He argued that Europe and the U.S. must continue to collaborate closely, with Britain playing a unique role in facilitating that partnership and ensuring a peaceful and secure future for the continent.
In order to conclude, Starmer’s statement highlighted the gravity of the situation and Britain’s willingness to contribute to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine has been highlighted signaling that European nations, along with the U.S., all the Western states must work together to secure a lasting peace and deter further Russian aggression.
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