The United Kingdom is prepared to deploy British troops to Ukraine to oversee a future ceasefire and support a peace agreement, with costs expected to exceed 100 million pounds, contingent on a peace deal brokered by US President Donald Trump with Russia.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey estimates that deploying peace troops to Ukraine would cost well over 100 million pounds, covering initial expenses separate from the existing 4.5 billion-pound military aid package to Ukraine.

The UK’s military support, including plans for a multinational force involving around 30 countries, aims to secure peace in Ukraine through air policing, maritime security, and supporting a Black Sea naval force, with preparations underway for rapid deployment.

Healey emphasized that the UK has been planning for potential deployment for the past six months, with around 200 military planners involved, and has allocated funds to ensure readiness for a coalition-led mission.

The proposed force would initially be French-led, with the UK taking over command after one year, and would involve securing Ukraine’s borders and providing logistical, armament, and training support to Ukrainian forces.

Recent diplomatic developments include a planned meeting in Budapest between Trump and Putin to discuss ending the conflict, although Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was not invited, and Zelenskyy criticized Hungary for its perceived lack of support for Ukraine.

Trump indicated he would meet with Putin to explore ending the war, while Zelenskyy expressed frustration over the lack of Ukrainian involvement and criticized Hungary for its close ties with Russia and Trump.

UK Prime Minister and allies are urging increased economic efforts to weaken Russia’s military capabilities, especially as winter approaches, amid ongoing concerns about Putin's tactics.

Upcoming coalition talks are focused on coordinating international efforts to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and security, emphasizing the importance of European security in the near future.

Healey highlighted that the UK is preparing for a 'new era of threat,' including discussions on economic sanctions to pressure Russia and increased support for Ukraine amid growing support from Trump.

The political climate involves debates over military support and sanctions, with the UK and allies emphasizing the importance of backing Ukraine's sovereignty and security.

European efforts, led by the UK and France, are ongoing to establish a stabilizing mission in Ukraine, contingent on credible guarantees from the United States, with months of deliberation on troop deployment and support.

European countries have been discussing the type of peacekeeping or stabilizing troops to deploy and the guarantees needed from the U.S. to support such missions.

Healey described Vladimir Putin as the UK's 'number one enemy' and highlighted the UK's readiness to join a multinational force led by the UK and France to help secure Ukraine's borders.

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer indicated willingness for UK troops to be deployed in Ukraine if necessary and has accelerated military preparations for potential deployment.

Healey stated that the UK has been planning with coalition partners for the possibility of deployment over the past six months and is prepared to support a peace brokered by international efforts.

UK land forces will primarily provide logistics, armament, and training to assist Ukraine's military in defending against future attacks.

Starmer called for increased economic pressure on Russia to weaken Putin’s military and stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine before, during, and after a potential ceasefire.