More than 30 countries would be willing to join the ‘Volunteer Coalition’ led by the United Kingdom to effective a peace agreement in Ukraine, the official British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.
“We hope that more than 30 countries participate. Obviously the contribution capabilities will vary, but it will be an important force, with a significant number that will provide troops on the ground and a larger group that will contribute in other ways” of logistic and base support, said Downing Street representative.
Last Saturday, 26 countries and representatives of the European Union and NATO went to the virtual summit convened by Starmer, after which the Labor leader said that the so -called ‘coalition of the volunteers’ promised to increase the pressure on Russia to force the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, to sit down to negotiate a peace agreement in Ukraine.
Also, Starmer indicated that the recent creation group would initiate its “operational phase” with a new meeting of the military leaders of the participating countries planned on Thursday in London to launch “stronger and more robust plans” that guarantee the future security of Ukraine, as a possible deployment of troops on Ukrainian soil.
The Starmer spokesman indicated that the British president considers essential US security guarantees (USA) so that the peace initiative led by Europe can operate successfully.
“The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer) said that the coalition of volunteers and the sending of British troops must occur in a context of a safe and lasting peace with the necessary support of the US,” he specified, emphasizing that negotiations are still developing.
Asked about the hypothetical possibility of whether the British peace troops would have allowed to defend themselves against Russian attacks, the spokesman said it would be “to get ahead” the events, but apostilled: “Russia did not ask Ukraine when he displaced North Korean soldiers in front, but we have operational planning meetings that will study all the details.”
In addition, the medium indicates that British troops could remain in Ukraine for years if Starmer manages to ensure a peace mission to protect the high fire agreement.
A high -ranking government source revealed that the peace plan, which will probably involve other kyiv allies, is currently indefinite and will be extended “as long as it is necessary.” “It would be a long -term commitment; we are talking about years. The time necessary to preserve the peace agreement and deter Russia,” they told The Times.
