The UK’s pledge to send troops to Ukraine is no magic wand - but it is a step forward
- Posted on January 6, 2026
- By The Independent
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The UK’s pledge to send troops to Ukraine is no magic wand - but it is a step forward
Zelensky himself has admitted that the chances of a peace deal are unlikely given Moscow’s refusal to accede on its demands. But a pledge by the UK and France to maintain a military presence in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal represents progress, writes Bel Trew
