UK defence secretary addresses European divide over troop deployment to Ukraine

UK Defence Secretary John Healey is addressing a divide among European nations regarding Sir Keir Starmer's proposal to send UK troops to Ukraine. This comes amid discussions on how to respond to US President Donald Trump's plans for direct peace talks with Russia. Leaders met at an emergency summit in Paris to address concerns over potential reductions in US defense commitments to Europe. The UK Prime Minister expressed readiness to deploy troops for security guarantees, a sentiment shared by French President Emmanuel Macron. The Prime Minister also called for the US to act as a deterrent against further Russian aggression if UK troops are deployed.