"I personally very much want to get a very simple answer: yes, if there is aggression again, all partners will give a strong response to the Russians. And that's the exact question I put to all our partners. And so far I haven't received a clear, unequivocal answer, Zelensky said. He said there was political will from Kyiv's allies to give us strong security guarantees."
"Downing Street could not say, however, whether the Commons vote, which would take place before deployment, would tie the government's hands should MPs reject the prospect of British boots on the ground. British troops would conduct deterrent operations and to construct and protect military hubs, Starmer told parliament on Wednesday. The number will be determined in accordance with our military plans, which we are drawing up and looking to other members to support."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received no unequivocal answer from European allies about whether they would defend Ukraine if Russia attacked again after a peace deal. European leaders and US envoys agreed key security guarantees for Kyiv, including a European multinational force that could be deployed if a ceasefire is reached. Kyiv seeks legal security guarantees backed by national parliaments and the United States Congress before relying on allied commitments. The UK will offer MPs a vote on troop numbers before any deployment, with forces intended for deterrence and protection of military hubs pending detailed military plans.
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