Keir Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace

Starmer said the crisis was a 'once in a generation moment' and an 'existential' question for Europe

Keir Starmer said the UK was ‘ready to play a leading role’ in Ukraine’s defence and security (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Keir Starmer confirmed he is prepared to put a peacekeeping force into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war with Russia, acknowledging this could put British troops “in harm’s way” if Russian President Vladimir Putin attacks again.

The UK prime minister is joining European leaders for emergency talks in Paris as they scramble for a strategy in response to US President Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Russia and fears the US will reduce its defence commitments in the continent.