British sources said that it was deemed ‘too risky’ to send ground forces because of the risk of a wider conflict if a ceasefire deal with Russia broke down
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British and French military trainers would be sent to western Ukraine. This would fulfill a commitment to put forces inside the country, however they would not be near the front line, guard key installations or be there to protect Ukrainian troops.
Aircraft would protect Ukraine’s air space and provide air cover to western troops on the ground. Turkey would play a maritime role under the most likely plans being considered.
Weapons from the UK and Europe would continue to flow so Ukraine would be in a strong position should Russia break the terms of any deal. Nothing has yet been ruled out and the Ministry of Defence is clear that Britain would not be prepared to abandon plans to send troops to the country in some capacity.
A source involved in discussions about a “coalition of the willing” said of plans for a force of tens of thousands of ground troops: “The risks are too high and the forces inadequate for such a task.
“This was always the UK’s thought. It was France who wanted a more muscular approach.”
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British and French officials are understood to be trying to persuade President Trump to agree to a meeting with President Zelensky on Saturday, after the Pope’s funeral, in an attempt to smooth over tensions and make some headway on a deal.
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The Times understands that Operation Interflex, the mission to train Ukrainian forces in Britain, would end in the UK by the end of the year. Training would move to a location near Lviv, in western Ukraine.
However, there are concerns in Ukraine that any training force would pull out at the first sign of trouble, as the British did in the days leading up to the full scale invasion.
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A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: “This is speculation. Advanced operational planning within the coalition of the willing remains ongoing for options across land, sea and air, and to regenerate the Ukrainian armed forces. 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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