Britain considers sending 10,000 troops to Ukraine

According to the Times, citing a senior source in the British government, the UK prime minister secured support from "considerably more" countries than the initial three that had suggested providing ground troops, though most forces would likely come from Britain and France.

"Things are quite advanced," the government source said, declining to provide specific details on which countries would contribute troops, as this could "help Russia."

However, the source confirmed that "it will be a significant force with a significant number of countries providing troops and a much larger group contributing in other ways."

A military source indicated that the size of the military contingent would "comfortably north of 10,000."

At the same time, approximately 35 countries have already agreed to supply weapons, logistics, and intelligence support as part of the mission, named "tripwire force." If a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is reached, this mission aims to prevent Vladimir Putin from launching another invasion.

Following a meeting attended by 29 leaders, Starmer announced that military leaders from around the world would convene in London this week, as plans for the multinational peacekeeping force enter the "operational phase."

• On March 15, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed continued support for Ukraine.