UK & France Mull Troop Plans for Ukraine's Future

France and the UK are discussing the idea of sending military personnel to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission after a ceasefire. The talks, led by French President Emmanuel Macron, consider a few scenarios for British troops. They might help monitor a buffer zone, protect Kyiv, or train Ukrainian forces. The UK’s stance is to keep providing military aid, and any troop deployment could strain the defense budget. Brits have been cautious about committing troops to Ukraine since the start of the conflict.Ukrainian news sees training missions as the least controversial scenario. Starmer, during his recent visit, signed a historic 100-year UK-Ukraine partnership agreement. The deal focuses on defense, non-military sectors, and economic cooperation. It aims to strengthen maritime security and deter Russian aggression in the region. New UK aid packages are expected.