“I feel very deeply the responsibility that comes with potentially putting British servicemen and women in harm’s way”, Starmer stated.
In order to protect Britain and Europe, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that he is prepared to send soldiers to Ukraine if necessary.
According to Starmer, the UK was leading the charge in aiding Kiev in its conflict with Russia, which “also means being ready and willing to contribute to security guarantees to Ukraine by putting our own troops on the ground if necessary”, the Daily Telegraph said on Sunday.
“I do not say that li9ghtly”, Starmer said. He felt “very deeply the responsibility that comes with potentially putting British servicemen and women in harm’s way”.
“But any role in helping to guarantee Ukraine’s security is helping to guarantee the security of our continent, and the security of this country”.
In response to rising concerns over US efforts to halt the violence in Ukraine, Starmer said he will attend a high-level meeting scheduled for Monday in Paris.
US-UK cooperation
In addition, he stated that he will meet with US President Donald Trump “in the coming days” and that the UK has “a unique role” to play in guaranteeing strong collaboration between the US and Europe.
“US support will remain critical and a US security guarantee is essential for a lasting peace, because only the US can deter (President Vladimir) Putin from attacking again”, Starmer stated.
The summit is scheduled for February 24, the third anniversary of Russia’s offensive in Ukraine, and is anticipated to include the heads of government of Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark.
European nations worry that if Washington pressures Ukraine into a bad deal, Putin will declare victory and the continent will be left vulnerable to a Moscow, that has gained confidence.
In his piece, Starmer said, “We are facing a once-in-a-generation moment for the collective security of our continent”.
“This is not only a question about the future of Ukraine – it is existential for Europe as a whole”.
Ukraine’s route to NATO membership is “irreversible”, according to Starmer, who also emphasized the need for European nations to boost defense spending and assume a “greater role” within the alliance.
