Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls on allies to send noncombat troops to Ukraine
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Key Points:
- Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the immediate deployment of noncombat troops to Ukraine in peaceful regions to demonstrate Western commitment to Ukraine's freedom amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- Johnson's proposal marks a significant policy shift, as current plans for troop deployment are contingent on a ceasefire agreement, with forces intended to police peace rather than engage in combat.
- Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin, has rejected Western peacekeeping proposals, warning that any deployed troops would be considered legitimate targets, but Johnson argued that Ukraine's sovereignty should not be dictated by Russia.
- The UK Ministry of Defense reaffirmed ongoing preparations for a multinational peacekeeping force to be deployed after hostilities end, emphasizing long-term peace security under UK leadership.
