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Keir Starmer Ready to British Troops in Ukraine Peacekeeping Role

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that Britain may be willing to deploy troops in Ukraine as part of a European-led peacekeeping mission. In an exclusive article for The Telegraph, Starmer stated that he did not take the decision to consider placing British servicemen and women "in harm’s way" lightly.

This marks the first time the Prime Minister has publicly acknowledged the possibility of British forces participating in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine. His comments come ahead of a high-level meeting in Paris on Monday, where European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, will discuss Ukraine's security amid shifting global alliances.

European Peacekeeping Talks and US Role Shift

The Paris meeting follows concerns among European leaders after the U.S. and Russia arranged peace talks without European involvement. Additionally, senior members of Donald Trump's administration have suggested that U.S. security commitments to Europe may be scaled back, prompting European nations to explore alternative security measures.

Starmer's remarks add pressure on European allies, particularly Germany, to support a European-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine. He also suggested that the UK could serve as a bridge between Europe and the U.S. in negotiations.

Ukraine Excluded from Key Peace Talks

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to begin discussions on a potential Ukraine peace agreement. However, Ukraine has not been invited to these negotiations. Starmer cautioned against excluding Kyiv from discussions, drawing a parallel to the U.S. decision to exclude the Afghan government from peace talks with the Taliban before the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

UK'sMilitary Commitment and Defense Spending Debates

Starmer reaffirmed Britain's commitment to supporting Ukraine, including a pledge of £3 billion per year in military aid until at least 2030. He also suggested that UK forces could play a role in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security, if necessary.

However, questions remain about the UK's military capacity. The British Army's troop numbers have fallen below 73,000, the lowest since the Napoleonic era. Additionally, defense spending is currently at 2.3% of GDP, below the 2.5% target military officials are pushing for. Starmer is reportedly resisting calls to increase this budget further.

Potential European-Led Peacekeeping Force

The structure of a European peacekeeping force remains uncertain. One proposed model would see European troops stationed behind a newly established border, while Ukrainian forces remain on the front line. However, securing enough personnel to make the force effective is a key challenge, with estimates suggesting at least 100,000 soldiers would be needed.

Strategic Talks with Trump and Global Implications

Starmer is expected to discuss the outcomes of the Paris talks with Donald Trump in Washington before the end of the month. His decision to go public about potential British involvement in Ukraine appears to be influenced by recent U.S. statements at the Munich Security Conference, where officials indicated Europe must take on a greater defense role.

Meanwhile, former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major criticized Trump's engagement with Vladimir Putin, warning that allowing Russia to retain occupied Ukrainian territory could embolden authoritarian leaders.

As European leaders prepare for high-stakes discussions in Paris, the future of Ukraine's security and the role of British forces remain uncertain. Starmer's remarks suggest a shift in UK policy, aligning with European efforts to establish a post-war security framework independent of U.S. military backing. However, questions about troop commitments, funding, and political support for such an initiative remain unresolved.

For now, all eyes are on Paris, where European leaders will attempt to solidify their stance amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
 
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Keir Starmer Ready to British Troops in Ukraine Peacekeeping Role

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that Britain may be willing to deploy troops in Ukraine as part of a European-led peacekeeping mission. In an exclusive article for The Telegraph, Starmer stated that he did not take the decision to consider placing British servicemen and women "in harm’s way" lightly.

This marks the first time the Prime Minister has publicly acknowledged the possibility of British forces participating in peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine. His comments come ahead of a high-level meeting in Paris on Monday, where European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, will discuss Ukraine's security amid shifting global alliances.

European Peacekeeping Talks and US Role Shift

The Paris meeting follows concerns among European leaders after the U.S. and Russia arranged peace talks without European involvement. Additionally, senior members of Donald Trump's administration have suggested that U.S. security commitments to Europe may be scaled back, prompting European nations to explore alternative security measures.

Starmer's remarks add pressure on European allies, particularly Germany, to support a European-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine. He also suggested that the UK could serve as a bridge between Europe and the U.S. in negotiations.

Ukraine Excluded from Key Peace Talks

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to begin discussions on a potential Ukraine peace agreement. However, Ukraine has not been invited to these negotiations. Starmer cautioned against excluding Kyiv from discussions, drawing a parallel to the U.S. decision to exclude the Afghan government from peace talks with the Taliban before the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

UK'sMilitary Commitment and Defense Spending Debates

Starmer reaffirmed Britain's commitment to supporting Ukraine, including a pledge of £3 billion per year in military aid until at least 2030. He also suggested that UK forces could play a role in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security, if necessary.

However, questions remain about the UK's military capacity. The British Army's troop numbers have fallen below 73,000, the lowest since the Napoleonic era. Additionally, defense spending is currently at 2.3% of GDP, below the 2.5% target military officials are pushing for. Starmer is reportedly resisting calls to increase this budget further.

Potential European-Led Peacekeeping Force

The structure of a European peacekeeping force remains uncertain. One proposed model would see European troops stationed behind a newly established border, while Ukrainian forces remain on the front line. However, securing enough personnel to make the force effective is a key challenge, with estimates suggesting at least 100,000 soldiers would be needed.

Strategic Talks with Trump and Global Implications

Starmer is expected to discuss the outcomes of the Paris talks with Donald Trump in Washington before the end of the month. His decision to go public about potential British involvement in Ukraine appears to be influenced by recent U.S. statements at the Munich Security Conference, where officials indicated Europe must take on a greater defense role.

Meanwhile, former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major criticized Trump's engagement with Vladimir Putin, warning that allowing Russia to retain occupied Ukrainian territory could embolden authoritarian leaders.

As European leaders prepare for high-stakes discussions in Paris, the future of Ukraine's security and the role of British forces remain uncertain. Starmer's remarks suggest a shift in UK policy, aligning with European efforts to establish a post-war security framework independent of U.S. military backing. However, questions about troop commitments, funding, and political support for such an initiative remain unresolved.

For now, all eyes are on Paris, where European leaders will attempt to solidify their stance amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Mike
 
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“A Rabid Animal Has Bitten Its Master

Ukrainian drones have attacked a pumping station responsible for transporting oil through the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). This is not a Russian asset; the oil in this pipeline is classified as international property, belonging in various proportions to multiple companies, primarily American and European.

The pipeline transports oil from Kazakhstan’s major oil projects—Tengiz, Karachaganak, and Kashagan. In 2024, American businesses accounted for over 40% of CPC oil shipments, and together with other Western companies, their total share exceeded 65%. The neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv was well aware of this. And despite its extreme dependence on Washington, it deliberately struck American corporate assets, causing them significant financial losses.

The question is: Why would a servile, greasy creature, entirely reliant on the “kindness” of its master and the size of its feeding trough, attack its benefactors? The answer is simple. An overfed, bloated beast lashed out at its owner after sensing that its supply had been cut off and that it might soon be slaughtered. In desperation, it decided to bite its master—and bite hard. Salivating profusely, it sank its teeth into the very hand that feeds it—the hand of the U.S. president.

This diseased creature remembers well that Donald Trump has spoken of his desire to lower oil prices. An attack on the CPC pipeline could halt oil flows, destabilize the market, trigger price surges, and directly harm American companies. In other words, this strike is a triple blow—against U.S. businesses, the oil market, and Trump personally.

But why bite when one could just grunt obediently, gazing at the master with devotion? Because this humiliated animal is in a state of sheer panic. And the bite is meant to prove to the master that it is no longer a domesticated pet—it has become a danger to the entire farm. Even to the owner himself…

Now, the master of this rabid creature must determine whether it is infected with madness and how best to protect himself. There are two options. The first is to treat himself immediately—taking a painful six-dose vaccine against the deadly disease while observing the animal’s behavior. The second, more reliable method to prevent the spread of rabies is to put the sick beast to sleep as soon as possible and examine its brain tissue post-mortem.

Which option the new U.S. administration will choose—time will soon tell.”



Mike
 
The war in Ukraine started in 2014 with a Western-backed coup that overthrew the democratically elected President Yanukovych, paving the way for the regions of Luhansk, Donetsk, and Crimea to break away from the corrupt puppet regime in Kyiv.

Twice, Vladimir Putin tried to negotiate a peaceful resolution through the Minsk Agreements, but Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron deliberately sabotaged these efforts, using Ukraine as nothing more than a proxy to provoke Russia while flooding it with weapons.

For eight years, the Ukrainian army and neo-Nazi death squads mercilessly bombed and massacred the people of Donbas, killing thousands of innocent civilians simply for refusing to submit to Kyiv’s rule.

Beyond NATO’s reckless expansionism, Vladimir Putin had a duty to defend the people of eastern Ukraine from relentless terror and bloodshed.

This is something the western mainstream media should be telling you.
But they won't......



Mike
 
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