UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
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Key Points:
- The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is reached, aiming to establish military hubs to deter future invasions and support Ukraine's armed forces.
- Allies, including the US, have agreed on robust security guarantees for Ukraine, with the US expected to lead monitoring of any potential ceasefire, though key issues like territorial control remain unresolved.
- Russian President Putin has warned that foreign troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets, and Moscow has yet to respond to the recent announcements from Ukraine's allies.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky called the agreement a "huge step forward" but emphasized that peace depends on Russia's cooperation and that the current unresolved territorial disputes remain a major challenge.
- The talks
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