According to Sir Keir Starmer, a “US backstop” would be necessary for any peace agreement involving Ukraine in order to prevent Russia from striking its neighbor once more.
He stated that a “US security guarantee was the only way to effectively deter Russia” following a hurried meeting with European leaders in Paris. He also promised to meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington next week to discuss the “key elements” of a peace agreement.
In the event of a long-term peace deal, the prime minister reiterated that he would think about sending UK troops to Ukraine.
However, a significant NATO ally, Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz, stated that it was “completely premature” to propose sending soldiers to Ukraine at this time.
Keep up with developments as the US and Russia discuss Saudi Arabia, Europe, and the UK.
