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UK May Deploy Troops to Train 51,000 Ukrainian Soldiers as Biden Directs Ongoing Arms Shipments

Dec 25, 2024, 01:02 PM

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK may deploy troops to western Ukraine to train Ukrainian soldiers. This discussion took place during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where they emphasized the importance of refining training offers to strengthen Ukraine's battlefield capabilities. Approximately 51,000 Ukrainian soldiers have already been trained in the UK under Operation Interflex. The potential deployment aims to simplify the current training process, which necessitates travel to the UK for Ukrainian soldiers. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden has directed ongoing arms shipments to Ukraine, reinforcing the United States' commitment to supporting Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia.