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Scotland's Swinney: Troops to Ukraine if Peace Achieved

1/9/2026

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John Swinney, Scottish First Minister, says independent Scotland would send troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached.
He spoke on the BBC podcast Political Thinking to stress repelling Russian aggression and protecting Ukraine.
Swinney questions NATO sustainability amid US actions, including the Marinera seizure for sanctions violations.
Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, says MPs will vote on deploying British troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached.

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John Swinney, Scottish First Minister, says independent Scotland would send troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached.
He spoke on the BBC podcast Political Thinking to stress repelling Russian aggression and protecting Ukraine.
Swinney questions NATO sustainability amid US actions, including the Marinera seizure for sanctions violations.
Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, says MPs will vote on deploying British troops to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached.