UK and France shift plans from troops to military support in Ukraine
According to The Times, the United Kingdom is considering refraining from sending thousands of soldiers to Ukraine due to concerns about escalating the conflict. France might take similar steps. Instead, British involvement is expected to focus on rebuilding and rearming the Ukrainian military, as well as providing protection from the air and sea.
What do you need to know?
- The United Kingdom and France may withdraw from sending ground troops to Ukraine. This decision stems from concerns about escalating the conflict.
- British involvement is expected to focus on rebuilding and rearming the Ukrainian military. There are also plans to provide protection from the air and sea.
- Diplomatic efforts are underway to reach a ceasefire agreement. British and French officials are trying to persuade the U.S. President to meet with the Ukrainian leader.
The United Kingdom may withdraw from plans to send thousands of ground troops to Ukraine, The Times reported on Friday. The decision is considered too risky due to concerns about the conflict's expansion.
The newspaper notes that France might make a similar decision.
The war in Ukraine: What are London's plans?
British and French military instructors could be sent to western Ukraine, allowing commitments to be fulfilled without direct involvement in combat. Aircraft would protect Ukraine's airspace, and weapon supplies from the UK and the EU would continue.
The Times emphasizes that no definitive decisions have been made yet, and the Ministry of Defence in London is still planning to send troops.
The newspaper also notes that diplomatic efforts are underway to reach a ceasefire agreement. British and French officials are trying to persuade the U.S. President to meet with the Ukrainian leader, aiming to ease tensions. However, Ukraine fears that Western training forces might withdraw at the first sign of trouble.
