Britain and France will create military bases in Ukraine after the ceasefire — Starmer

After the ceasefire, Britain and France will set up military bases throughout Ukraine to ensure the deployment of forces. This is stated in a statement by Downing Street, made after the signing by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Paris Declaration of intent on the deployment of troops to Ukraine, The Guardian reports.

"In addition to our coordination plans, after the ceasefire, the UK and France will also create 'military hubs' throughout Ukraine to ensure the deployment and construction of secure facilities for weapons and military equipment to support Ukraine's defensive needs," Starmer's press service quotes.

It is noted that the statement of intention to send troops to Ukraine is "an important part of our iron—clad commitment to support Ukraine in the long term."

"The signing of the declaration opens the way to the creation of a legal framework for the actions of French and British troops on Ukrainian territory, ensuring the safety of the skies and seas of Ukraine and creating armed forces ready for the future," Downing Street explained.

As reported by EADaily, in Paris, the head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a declaration of intent to deploy troops to Ukraine after the end of the war. This was reported by the publication "Country".