The UK has informed its partners that it can deploy up to 10,000 soldiers to Ukraine. However, according to The Times, the total number of allied forces headed to Ukraine will surpass this figure.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated this during a gathering of the "coalition of the willing" leaders on Saturday, March 15. Sources indicate that the ultimate count of international forces heading to Ukraine will surely surpass the 10,000 personnel that Britain has committed to sending.
Additionally, two minesweepers that the UK has committed to transferring to the Ukrainian Navy are prepared for deployment. These vessels are set to be dispatched to the Black Sea; however, Ukraine is unable to accept them due to the closure of the Bosporurstrait.
High-ranking governmental officials have indicated that Britain has succeeded in garnering backing from significantly more nations compared to the three that previously endorsed sending ground troops. Despite this, the majority of military contributions will probably still originate from Britain and France.
"It will constitute a substantial power, as many nations will supply troops, while an even bigger cluster will participate through alternative means," the source informed The Times.
Around 35 nations concurred during a gathering on Saturday to offer military equipment, logistical assistance, and intel backing for an impending peacekeeping operation.
A peacekeeping operation for Ukraine
The UK and France have taken the lead in establishing and ensuring a potential peacekeeping operation for Ukraine should a truce be reached. The UK started forming a "coalition of the willing" to bring together nations prepared to participate.
Previously, reports indicated that Turkey is prepared to deploy forces to Ukraine as well.
An online gathering of the "willing coalition" took place yesterday, March 15. According to Keir Starmer, military officers will convene in the UK next week to talk about the operational details of a potential peace deal for Ukraine.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that Ukraine aims to broaden talks about foreign forces not just on land, but also in the sky and water.
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