UK and France Agree to Deploy Forces to Ukraine if Peace Deal Reached, Starmer Says After Paris Talks

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Paris, France British Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed on Tuesday that the United Kingdom and France have signed a Declaration of Intent to send military forces to Ukraine in the event a ceasefire or peace deal is agreed with Russia, marking a significant shift in Western support for Kyiv’s long‑term security. 


Speaking after high‑level talks in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Starmer said the agreement would pave the way for “military hubs” to be established across Ukraine. These facilities are intended to support defensive infrastructure, help regenerate Ukrainian armed forces, and ensure a lasting peace once active hostilities stop. 


The declaration, signed by Starmer and Macron under the multilateral framework known as the “Coalition of the Willing,” is designed to create what leaders called a “reassurance force” that could operate in Ukraine to secure critical areas and support monitoring of any ceasefire. It outlines the legal and logistical groundwork for UK and French forces to be deployed on Ukrainian soil once a formal peace agreement is finalized. 


Starmer emphasised that while no actual deployment will take place until a ceasefire deal is in place, the commitment represents a strong security guarantee for Ukraine and a clear signal of Western resolve. He also confirmed that the UK would participate in U.S.‑led ceasefire monitoring and verification efforts to ensure compliance with any peace terms. 


The plan has been welcomed by Ukrainian officials as a major step toward long‑term security guarantees. However, Moscow has so far opposed peace deals that include Western military presence, making the full implementation contingent upon both diplomatic progress and Russia’s willingness to agree to terms. 

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