UK and European peacekeepers in Ukraine would be allowed to fire back at Russians
Western officials have indicated that a potential Anglo-French peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be authorized to use force in self-defense. The force is designed to operate independently of US technology and systems.
Why it matters
This signals a shift toward European-led security guarantees for Ukraine, reducing reliance on US military infrastructure.
British soldiers from the 7th Light Mechanised Brigade, which will take part in an 11-country rehearsal of deployment to Ukraine this month. British soldiers from the 7th Light Mechanised Brigade, which will take part in an 11-country rehearsal of deployment to Ukraine this month. Military UK and European peacekeepers in Ukraine would be allowed to fire back at Russians Western officials say possible Anglo-French force would also not rely on US systems or technology such as Starlink
Prefer the Guardian on Google British troops and their European allies would be allowed to fire back if attacked by Russians when potentially stationed as peacekeepers in Ukraine after a ceasefire, western officials said.
The Anglo-French led stabilisation force would also not rely on US systems or technology, such as Elon Musk’s Starlink, and is expected to be almost exclusively European if deployed.
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