Downing Street is reconsidering its plan to deploy 10,000 soldiers to Ukraine for peacekeeping due to perceived high risks. A source cited concerns over the adequacy of forces for such a task, indicating that France had advocated for a more aggressive military approach. Instead of troops, military planners and trainers from London and Paris will be sent to Ukraine. The Ministry of Defence emphasized ongoing operational planning to support Ukraine while continuing peace efforts amid the ongoing conflict caused by Russia's invasion.
Downing Street may have to scale back or even abandon deploying thousands of soldiers to Ukraine as the risks are too high.
The risks are too high and the forces inadequate for such a task. This was always the U.K.'s thought. It was France who wanted a more muscular approach.
London and Paris will now send military planners and trainers to Ukraine instead of having troops along the contact line.
In the meantime, we're continuing to support efforts for peace, while stepping up the military support for Ukraine as Putin's illegal invasion continues.
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