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Ukraine: Peacekeeping Operations

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 18 December 2025UIN 99893

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has (a) discussed and (b) decided the numbers of British troops that could be sent to Ukraine as part of the Multinational Force Ukraine.

Answered by Al Carns

Operational planning is ongoing but any deployment will depend on the conditions of the ceasefire and peace talks. This Government is committed to ensuring our Armed Forces remain ready to respond to all challenges, including deployment to Ukraine.

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