British PM: UK ready to support ''coalition of the willing'' with ''boots on the ground and planes in the air''
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Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:59:48 +0200
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has confirmed plans to assemble a coalition of the willing to ensure the enforcement of any peace agreement concerning Ukraine, with the UK playing a leading role.
Source Starmer at a press conference following the London summit, as reported by European Pravda Details Starmer stated that the leaders agreed to continue military aid and increase economic pressure on Russia while insisting that Ukraine must be at the negotiating table.
Quote We will go further to develop a coalition of the willing to defend a deal in Ukraine and to guarantee the peace.
Details Starmer said that not every country will be able to contribute, but that does not mean they will sit idly by.
Quote Instead, those willing will intensify planning now with real urgency.
The UK is prepared to back this with boots on the ground and planes in the air. More details Starmer mentioned that a number of countries have expressed interest in joining the coalition but believes they should announce their participation themselves.
He added that he acknowledges the position of other countries that may not feel willing to contribute in this way but stressed the need to move forward and give real momentum to the peace negotiations.
Background Starmer also announced 1.6bn US2bn in funding for Ukraine to procure 5,000 air defence missiles.
Earlier, he stated that this was a onceinageneration moment for Europes security.
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