UK PM Starmer: We must be ready to react quickly if Ukraine peace deal struck

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Mar. 19, 2025. (Reuters)
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  • 鈥�(Our) plans are focusing on keeping the sky safe, the sea safe and the border safe and secure in Ukraine,鈥� Starmer said

LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday it was important Britain and its allies were able to react immediately should there be a peace deal struck between Russia and Ukraine.
His comments, made during a visit to a nuclear submarine facility, come on the day military chiefs from dozens of countries meet in Britain to discuss planning for a possible peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
鈥�(Our) plans are focusing on keeping the sky safe, the sea safe and the border safe and secure in Ukraine, and working with the Ukrainians,鈥� Starmer told reporters.
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