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UK Plans Five-Year Troop Deployment to Train Ukraine

4/11/2025

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The UK is contemplating a bold five-year troop deployment to Ukraine, aimed at training its military and countering Russian threats. In collaboration with France and allies, this initiative seeks to create a European-led "reassurance force" to safeguard Ukraine's air and maritime spaces, with a phased withdrawal planned over the five years.

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The UK is contemplating a bold five-year troop deployment to Ukraine, aimed at training its military and countering Russian threats. In collaboration with France and allies, this initiative seeks to create a European-led "reassurance force" to safeguard Ukraine's air and maritime spaces, with a phased withdrawal planned over the five years.