UK might send fighter jets to Ukraine, says The Times
According to a report from The Times, the UK is considering an air patrol mission over Ukraine, which would depend on Russia’s agreement. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Typhoon fighters could take to the skies if “Russia drops objections” to a NATO presence, according to a report from The Times.
The British government is exploring the option of an air policing mission over Ukraine, as stated on Tuesday. This potential deployment of Typhoon fighter jets from bases in Poland is seen as a substitute for a large ground troop presence and would necessitate consent from Moscow.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK is “ready and willing” to deploy troops in Ukraine as part of a security arrangement following a potential ceasefire with Russia. A senior government source mentioned that an air patrol initiative featuring British military aircraft alongside anti-aircraft systems to protect them could work in conjunction with a limited number of troops on the ground in Ukraine.
The suggested plan would follow NATO’s air power sharing model, which facilitates patrols over the Baltic States and would likely involve keeping dozens of Typhoons on standby. A source from the Royal Air Force stated, “We are prepared to do whatever we are told to do.”
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has proposed that a minimum of 200,000 foreign troops would be necessary to ensure adequate security. However, European NATO allies are reportedly contemplating a considerably smaller force—an approach that Zelensky believes would equate to “nothing.”
Meanwhile, the US has ruled out any military involvement or NATO participation in any prospective peacekeeping operation.
This week, senior American and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving bilateral relations, with the hope that diplomatic progress will expedite a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. After the Tuesday meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Moscow would not accept a NATO military presence in Ukraine, “even under the EU flag or as part of national contingents.”
The British publication highlighted the situation, titling its article: “British Typhoons may help keep peace in Ukraine – if Russia drops objections.”
In light of a shift in Washington’s approach to Ukraine under President Donald Trump, several European nations, including Poland, Germany, and France, have expressed doubts about sending troops to Ukraine without US backing. Some officials are considering a UN mission as a feasible alternative that Russia might support, The Times reported.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
The British government is exploring the option of an air policing mission over Ukraine, as stated on Tuesday. This potential deployment of Typhoon fighter jets from bases in Poland is seen as a substitute for a large ground troop presence and would necessitate consent from Moscow.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the UK is “ready and willing” to deploy troops in Ukraine as part of a security arrangement following a potential ceasefire with Russia. A senior government source mentioned that an air patrol initiative featuring British military aircraft alongside anti-aircraft systems to protect them could work in conjunction with a limited number of troops on the ground in Ukraine.
The suggested plan would follow NATO’s air power sharing model, which facilitates patrols over the Baltic States and would likely involve keeping dozens of Typhoons on standby. A source from the Royal Air Force stated, “We are prepared to do whatever we are told to do.”
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has proposed that a minimum of 200,000 foreign troops would be necessary to ensure adequate security. However, European NATO allies are reportedly contemplating a considerably smaller force—an approach that Zelensky believes would equate to “nothing.”
Meanwhile, the US has ruled out any military involvement or NATO participation in any prospective peacekeeping operation.
This week, senior American and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving bilateral relations, with the hope that diplomatic progress will expedite a resolution to the Ukraine conflict. After the Tuesday meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Moscow would not accept a NATO military presence in Ukraine, “even under the EU flag or as part of national contingents.”
The British publication highlighted the situation, titling its article: “British Typhoons may help keep peace in Ukraine – if Russia drops objections.”
In light of a shift in Washington’s approach to Ukraine under President Donald Trump, several European nations, including Poland, Germany, and France, have expressed doubts about sending troops to Ukraine without US backing. Some officials are considering a UN mission as a feasible alternative that Russia might support, The Times reported.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
