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UK Plans Troop Deployment to Ukraine Ahead of Peace Talks

2/22/2026

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey aims to deploy British troops to Ukraine as the fourth anniversary approaches.
Healey says 2026 must be the year the war ends.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson backs deploying non-combat troops immediately.
The UK has pledged £200 million to prepare deployments.
The UK coordinates with more than 30 nations to form a peacekeeping coalition, with troops to be sent only after the conflict ends.

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UK Defence Secretary John Healey aims to deploy British troops to Ukraine as the fourth anniversary approaches.
Healey says 2026 must be the year the war ends.
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson backs deploying non-combat troops immediately.
The UK has pledged £200 million to prepare deployments.
The UK coordinates with more than 30 nations to form a peacekeeping coalition, with troops to be sent only after the conflict ends.