Cliff Notes – Defence chiefs meet in Kyiv
- Defence chiefs from the UK, Ukraine, and France convened in Kyiv to strategise the structure and composition of a proposed international “reassurance force” intended to support a future peace agreement in Ukraine.
- The UK’s chief of the defence staff emphasised the UK’s unwavering commitment to assist Ukraine and enhance its military capabilities to deter further Russian aggression.
- Upcoming meetings in Brussels will involve 30 countries aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine, with ongoing military planning to provide necessary equipment amidst continued Russian hostility.
Defence chiefs meet in Kyiv to discuss plans for future international ‘reassurance force’ in Ukraine | UK News
Defence chiefs have met in Kyiv to discuss the size and make-up of the proposed international “reassurance force” to back up any future peace deal in Ukraine.
The UK’s chief of the defence staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin joined his Ukrainian and French counterparts on Saturday for discussions about how to bolster the country’s military.
Their meetings focused on the structure, size and composition needed for any armed force to backup an eventual peace deal, the Ministry of Defence said.
“The UK is ironclad in our support for Ukraine, which is why we’re stepping up for a just and lasting peace,” Admiral Radakin said.
“Our meetings looked at how we can build on the formidable capabilities of the Ukrainian Army and put them in the strongest possible position to deter Russian aggression.”