"No British Soldiers Will Be Sent To Fight In Ukraine," Says UK PM Rishi Sunak
- British PM Sunak clarifies that there are no immediate plans to send troops or military instructors to Ukraine, emphasizing the long-term nature of training in Ukraine.
- Defense Minister Grant Shapps hopes that British defense companies will establish arms factories in Ukraine, but Sunak denies immediate plans for this.
- The UK and its allies have avoided deploying troops to Ukraine to lessen the risk of conflict with Russia, instead focusing on the possibility of future training in Ukraine.
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UK PM Sunak says there are no plans for now to send British troops to Ukraine
There are no immediate plans to deploy military instructors to Ukraine, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday, rowing back from comments by his defence minister who had suggested troops could carry out training in the country.
UK prime minister says no immediate plans to send British troops to Ukraine
United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday he has no immediate plans to send troops to Ukraine, despite comments made by the recently appointed defense minister who last month suggested troops could be sent to the country to conduct training. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the UK has yet to send troops, so it could reduce the risk of a direct conflict with Russia. British Defense Minister Grant Shapps told The Sunda…
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