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Untold numbers of Russians and Ukrainians have tragically died as part of that war. We should do everything we can to bring peace to the region.”
He added
Poland will not send troops to Ukraine. I want to be really clear on this. We have other tasks,
the Polish minister asserted
I think the prime minister has been very clear that the UK would contribute to efforts, but absolutely not doing it on our own,
says Brigadier Watson
If they [Europeans] want to do that, that's great. I'm all for it. If they want to do that. I think that will be fine,
the US president saidBut having [European] troops over there would be fine. I would not object to it at all,
Trump saidI’m prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground, alongside others, if there is a lasting peace agreement
The UK prime minister added
We’re seeing a gulf between the US and Europe the likes of which we haven’t seen since before the second world war,
Dan Sabbagh, the Guardian’s defence and security editor, tells Hannah MooreAmong all the options to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, there is a possibility of sending experts or even troops in limited numbers outside any conflict zone to support Ukrainians and demonstrate solidarity,
he added100%, yeah. It's part of the job.”
At the prospect of going to Ukraine, Highlander Wilson, from Bradford, saidThe reaction force here are absolutely ready and we’ll always present our commanders with options. We’re able to project at pace and we [and the other nations] are ready.”
He addedI’m absolutely certain that UK defence is in a position to lead whatever force would be required.”
He saidIn terms of preparation, my brigade is ready,
Watson said
Both drones had explosive charges on board, which were destroyed upon impact with the ground,
Bucharest saidNATO must, and is, ready to meet any threat,
added Lieutenant Colonel Harry Waller
The European countries have to play a leading part in that guarantee, but require a backstop from the US because, in the end, it is only the US that can provide the deterrence to Putin that will prevent him attacking again,
Healey saidIt is completely premature and the completely wrong time to be having this discussion now.”
He told reporters
By summer, NATO will communicate capability targets to the individual governments. [German news magazine] Spiegel reported in June that Germany will likely need 'upward of 272,000 troops' to implement the plans,
added Loss
For example, a recent poll in Germany revealed that a staggering 59% of the public would support a deployment of the Bundeswehr, together with other European troops, to uphold a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia,
German think tank SWP said, but not without a US backup
Do you involve the Turks? Turkey is a NATO country, and maybe they could provide the numbers. Russians may find that tolerable,
Freedman saidThe dilemma the Europeans face is: Where do they get those troops from? Pulling [them] from the border with Russia makes them vulnerable,
Rafael Loss, an expert on security affairs and a fellow with the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), told DW