Starmer and Macron Discuss Deploying Peacekeeping Forces Along 800-Mile Ukraine-Russia Border

Jan 16, 2025, 06:26 AM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are in discussions about deploying British and French soldiers to Ukraine as a peacekeeping force following a potential peace deal to end the ongoing conflict. The Telegraph reports that Macron supports the idea, while Starmer remains cautious due to concerns about risks and escalation. The proposal involves the deployment of peacekeeping troops along an 800-mile border between Ukraine and Russia, with Macron having discussed the initiative with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. The UK government has committed £3 billion annually in military support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of bolstering Ukraine's defense and pushing for increased international financial support.