UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated on Sunday that he was ready to send troops to Ukraine if needed to protect the safety of Britain and Europe. He stressed that the UK had a vital role in aiding Kyiv in its battle against Russia, which also encompassed a promise of security guarantees.
“This also signifies being prepared and willing to provide security guarantees to Ukraine by placing our own troops on the ground if necessary,” Starmer articulated in the Daily Telegraph.
He acknowledged the gravity of this decision, stating, “I do not say that lightly,” and expressed his deep sense of responsibility for potentially sending British servicemen and women into harm’s way.
“But any role in helping to guarantee Ukraine’s security is helping to guarantee the security of our continent, and the security of this country,” he added.
Starmer affirmed his participation in a high-level meeting in Paris on Monday, where discussions about U. S. efforts to conclude the war in Ukraine would take place.
He also mentioned forthcoming discussions with U. S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing that the UK had “a unique role” in promoting strong collaboration between Europe and the United States. “U. S. support will remain vital and a U. S. security guarantee is crucial for a sustainable peace, because only the U. S. can deter Putin from launching another attack,” Starmer remarked, referencing Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The meeting in Paris is scheduled to involve leaders from Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, occurring prior to the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24. European countries are worried that if Washington pressures Ukraine into a disadvantageous agreement, it could encourage Moscow and permit Putin to declare victory, further destabilizing the continent.
“We are confronting a once-in-a-generation moment for the collective security of our continent,” Starmer cautioned in his article published late Sunday.“This is not solely a matter concerning the future of Ukraine — it is existential for Europe as a whole,” he concluded.
