UK might send troops to Ukraine – Times
Defense Secretary John Healey is said to be considering the possibility of sending instructors to train Kiev's forces within Ukraine. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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British Defense Secretary John Healey has indicated that the UK may consider sending military instructors to Ukraine to enhance the training of its forces, as reported by The Times. He emphasized the need for the UK to improve its existing training program to better align with the requirements of Kiev.
Since the conflict in Ukraine escalated in February 2022, the UK has positioned itself as one of Kiev’s strongest allies, training tens of thousands of Ukrainian military personnel on British soil. The Times also mentioned that the UK has sent a “small number” of troops to Ukraine to assist with medical training.
In recent months, various NATO leaders have proposed the possibility of sending military personnel to Ukraine for “training and assistance” purposes.
During his visit to Kiev, Healey remarked that the UK should “make the training a better fit for what the Ukrainians need.” He further stated, “We [need to] make it easier to the Ukrainians to access and we [need to] work with the Ukrainians to help them motivate and mobilize more recruits.” When asked if this would mean training Ukrainian troops within their country, Healey did not provide a clear response but committed to “look wherever we can to respond to what the Ukrainians want.”
According to a report by the BBC, which cited unnamed sources, Healey has kept the option available. He claimed during his trip to Kiev that “Russia is failing to win” and added that “we can put a lot more pressure” on Moscow.
Last month, the French newspaper Le Monde reported that the UK and France had “reactivated” discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. Earlier this year, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he would not exclude such a possibility; however, many NATO allies were quick to distance themselves from this suggestion.
The defense minister of Estonia, one of Ukraine's most fervent supporters, also expressed reluctance regarding troop deployment. Hanno Pevkur argued in late November that the potential risks associated with such a decision would outweigh the anticipated benefits.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented at that time that there was no consensus among Western nations on sending troops to Ukraine, dismissing those advocating for such action as “hotheads.” Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously warned that troop deployments could lead to a “serious conflict in Europe and a global conflict.”
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
Since the conflict in Ukraine escalated in February 2022, the UK has positioned itself as one of Kiev’s strongest allies, training tens of thousands of Ukrainian military personnel on British soil. The Times also mentioned that the UK has sent a “small number” of troops to Ukraine to assist with medical training.
In recent months, various NATO leaders have proposed the possibility of sending military personnel to Ukraine for “training and assistance” purposes.
During his visit to Kiev, Healey remarked that the UK should “make the training a better fit for what the Ukrainians need.” He further stated, “We [need to] make it easier to the Ukrainians to access and we [need to] work with the Ukrainians to help them motivate and mobilize more recruits.” When asked if this would mean training Ukrainian troops within their country, Healey did not provide a clear response but committed to “look wherever we can to respond to what the Ukrainians want.”
According to a report by the BBC, which cited unnamed sources, Healey has kept the option available. He claimed during his trip to Kiev that “Russia is failing to win” and added that “we can put a lot more pressure” on Moscow.
Last month, the French newspaper Le Monde reported that the UK and France had “reactivated” discussions regarding the deployment of troops to Ukraine. Earlier this year, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he would not exclude such a possibility; however, many NATO allies were quick to distance themselves from this suggestion.
The defense minister of Estonia, one of Ukraine's most fervent supporters, also expressed reluctance regarding troop deployment. Hanno Pevkur argued in late November that the potential risks associated with such a decision would outweigh the anticipated benefits.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented at that time that there was no consensus among Western nations on sending troops to Ukraine, dismissing those advocating for such action as “hotheads.” Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously warned that troop deployments could lead to a “serious conflict in Europe and a global conflict.”
Thomas Evans contributed to this report for TROIB News
