Former British Army chief warns of troop shortages for Ukraine peacekeeping mission

A former British Army chief, Lord Richard Dannatt, warned that the UK lacks sufficient soldiers and equipment to maintain a large peacekeeping force in Ukraine. He supported Sir Keir Starmer's commitment to UK involvement but highlighted the challenges. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Paris for emergency talks with European leaders about Ukraine. He stated the UK is prepared to contribute £3 billion annually until 2030 for Ukraine's defense and security, including potential troop deployment. The discussions come amid concerns over US defense commitments in Europe and Donald Trump's recent comments on Russia. Sir Keir emphasized the importance of including Ukraine in negotiations and called for increased European defense spending.