**Europe Must Boost Defence to Protect Ukraine**
The UK and other European countries need to increase their defence capabilities and funding to protect Ukraine, according to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. He made these comments ahead of a meeting in Paris where leaders will discuss concerns about peace talks between the US and Russia.
These peace talks are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday without representatives from Europe or Ukraine attending. Sir Keir believes that European countries must do more to defend Ukraine’s long-term security. He said they need to “step up” their collective response, focusing on increasing their military capabilities.
The prime minister also stated that he is willing to send UK troops to Ukraine as part of a peace deal. His comments come at a time when European leaders are concerned that the US and Russia may reach an agreement that leaves Europe out.
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