Have your say: How ready is the UK to send troops to Ukraine?

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"As Prime Minister Keir Starmer signs a historic deal to deploy British troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement with Russia, questions are mounting over whether the UK is ready for such a commitment. Sir Richard Shirreff, former deputy commander of Nato, cautiously welcomed the pledge, but stressed that any UK deployment must have the right numbers, the means, and there's got to be proper capabilities."

The Independent conducts on-the-ground reporting and investigations across topics such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Donations fund journalists and enable free access to reporting and analysis without paywalls, relying on contributions from those who can afford it. A documentary, 'The A Word', highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights. Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a deal to deploy British troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement with Russia occurs, raising questions about readiness and capacity. Experts warned that 10,000 troops could strain the Army, RAF, and Royal Navy, while critics questioned logistics and supporters defended capability.

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