UK and Allies Consider Deploying Troops to Ukraine for Five Years

The UK and its allies are reportedly discussing a plan to deploy troops to Ukraine for five years. The initiative, being considered within a "coalition of the willing," aims to maintain peace following the active conflict phase. A European-led force, potentially spearheaded by the UK and France, would initially deter Russia from violating any settlement and provide relief to Ukrainian forces. The primary objective involves immediate assistance in training and rebuilding Ukraine's armed forces to deter future Russian aggression. The troops would then gradually withdraw over a five-year period.