UK and European allies risk Vladimir Putin's fury with new Ukraine peace plan
British troops could carry out training in Ukraine with Kyiv's forces once fighting ends in the war-torn country, it has been revealed. The idea is part of the Coalition of the Willing’s plan to help maintain peace in Ukraine following a stop to hostilities with Russia.
TL;DR
- British troops may conduct training in Ukraine with Kyiv's forces after the fighting ends.
- This plan is part of the Coalition of the Willing's strategy to help maintain peace in Ukraine.
- Russia has previously warned that international forces in Ukraine after a ceasefire would be considered legitimate targets.
- The Multinational Force Ukraine (MNF-U) will focus on regenerating and reconstituting Ukraine's armed forces.
- Troops will train alongside Ukrainian forces to improve interoperability and operational capability.
- A major exercise, Exercise Koalicja, will involve 2,800 personnel from eleven nations, including the UK and France, to rehearse peace security scenarios in Ukraine.
- The MNF-U is not intended for peacekeeping or offensive operations but to provide reassurance and strengthen Ukraine's deterrence against Russia.
- Deployment to Ukraine would require an invitation from the Kyiv Government after a peace deal and under specific political and military conditions.
- The MNF-U operates outside of NATO duties, and the US is not a participant.
- Turkish forces will lead the maritime element, focusing on Black Sea mine clearance to facilitate commercial shipping.