"Military plans of the Coalition of the Willing include support by land and sea, including sending troops to Ukraine. Military plans have been developed as necessary. Now they could be operational," Starmer said at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in London, answering a question about whether sending peacekeepers to Ukraine is a realistic option.According to him, the first thing that should be done is to "bring the Russian leader Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table" and achieve an "unconditional ceasefire", BBC reports.He also stated that sanctions could play a role, and that the goal of the Coalition of the Willing is to ensure that Russia does not violate the ceasefire in order to ensure "lasting peace"."It would be a mistake to delay planning until the ceasefire begins. And the command structure is in place," Starmer said.The British Prime Minister pointed out the importance of continuing to help Kyiv in rejecting the Russian military operation, because, as he stated, "after all, our security begins in Ukraine."He added that London and Berlin are "working to ensure as soon as possible the best package" of military aid to Ukraine, together with the United States and other allies.Starmer said that the bilateral agreement signed by Great Britain and Germany earlier yesterday is "truly unprecedented" and focuses on defense, industry, science and illegal migration.Merz said the UK, France and Germany agreed on policy issues such as migration and security, but suggested Brexit was an obstacle to cooperation.He stated that he personally "regrets" Great Britain's decision to leave the European Union and expressed his belief that Europe must respond together "to the great challenges of our time"."We need unity in the face of Russia, which is shaking the European security architecture, and transatlantic ties, which are going through a far-reaching transformation that we have not seen for a very long time," the German Chancellor pointed out.Yesterday, Starmer and Merz signed the Kensington Agreement, the most significant cooperation agreement between Great Britain and Germany since the Second World War, the British government announced.The agreement focuses on improved cooperation in the areas of migration, trade and security, marking a significant improvement in Anglo-German relations, the statement said.The document includes commitments by the two countries to assist each other in the event of an armed attack, deliver a new long-range missile system within the next decade and cooperate closely on export licenses for joint weapons systems.
18.7.2025.
12:05
Ground troops enter Ukraine?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed last night the possibility of sending ground troops to Ukraine.
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