Britain shifts focus: Bolstering Ukraine's defense strategy
According to "The Times," the United Kingdom is considering refraining from sending thousands of soldiers to Ukraine. This decision is driven by concerns about escalating the conflict. France may 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 is due to 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 attempting to persuade the US 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, adding that the decision was considered too risky due to concerns about the conflict's expansion.
The newspaper notes that France may make a similar decision.
The war in Ukraine: What are London's plans?
British and French military instructors may be sent to western Ukraine, allowing commitments to be fulfilled without direct involvement in combat. Aircraft would protect Ukraine's airspace, and supplies of weapons from the UK and the EU would continue.
"The Times" emphasizes that decisions have not yet been made, and the Ministry of Defence in London is still planning to send troops.
The newspaper notes that diplomatic efforts are underway to reach a ceasefire agreement. British and French officials are attempting to persuade the US President to meet with the Ukrainian leader, aiming to ease tensions. However, Ukraine fears that Western training forces may withdraw at the first sign of trouble.
