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Together with France we are establishing a coalition wiling to deter Russia from invading again. To be credible it will need US support. But Britain and our allies know we must step up.”
The prime minister said over the weekend, there's going to be different capabilities from different countries, but these are now the operational discussions that are ongoing in relation to what the coalition of willing will be able to provide,
The contribution capabilities will vary, but this will be a significant force, with a significant number of countries providing troops and a larger group contributing in other ways,
It would be a long-term commitment, we are talking about years. As long as it takes to preserve a peace deal and deter Russia,
It is worth remembering that Russia didn't ask Ukraine when it deployed North Korean troops to the frontline last year."
Asked about Russian comments that The coalition of the willing, we expect more than 30 countries to be involved,
We absolutely do not care under what label NATO contingents may be deployed on the territory of Ukraine: be it the European Union, NATO or in a national capacity,
I think it would be an extraordinary escalation for Russian troops to find themselves in conflict with British troops.”
But Mr Streeting told Sky News What Thursday is about, where the Prime Minister and the UK are convening military leaders from across allied countries, is about having a serious plan, a serious military strategy to secure a peace.”
I think a formed fighting force is a considerable risk without an American clear guarantee.”
Russia must respond clearly and the pressure must be clear, in conjunction with the US, to obtain this ceasefire,
Under no circumstances can the Ukrainians make territorial concessions without having any security guarantees.”
Although different parties have shown interest in a cease-fire, the details and procedures to realize it will take a long time and lots of negotiations,
China stands ready to work with the international community and continues to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis and realizing lasting peace,
Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said We are willing to do concrete measures overall but from our perspective it is too early to talk about boots on the ground
To be credible, a deterrent force has to be willing to fight, so are we actually saying that this force might one day have to fight the Russians in Ukraine?
I think the chances are abysmal
Asked about the Russian President's willingness to enter peace talks, Mr Stubb told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg programme Ukraine is sovereign. If it asks for allied forces to be on its territory, it's not something for Russia to accept or not,
Macron said in a joint interview with several French regional newspapers published late on Saturday If you ask me now, should it happen right now? On the basis of what we understand right now, no. But let’s have a look at whether there is a practical proposal that’s actually going to be put,
When it comes to boots on the ground, this is a matter better handled by Europe.”
On Sky News, the deputy opposition leader, Sussan Ley, made similar points, opposing Russia’s invasion but adding
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