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UK Signals Readiness to Intercept Russian Missiles Over Ukraine as Part of Future Peace Deal
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The United Kingdom has signaled its readiness to help intercept Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory as part of a potential future peace agreement—provided that key military and political conditions are met.
According to Bloomberg on March 21, UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated that Britain wants members of the so-called “coalition of the willing” to supply both surveillance aircraft to monitor the Russian border and fighter jets capable of intercepting missiles in Ukraine’s airspace.
These measures are seen as essential for enforcing any ceasefire agreement and protecting Ukrainian civilians.
“Work is ongoing on the terms of a ceasefire and the protection mechanisms that would be implemented to enforce it,” said Miliband. “This is operational and military planning that is currently underway.”
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently hosted defense planners from 30 allied nations at Northwood Headquarters near London to discuss possible contributions to a long-term security framework in Ukraine.
Discussions included the potential deployment of air assets, refueling logistics, basing locations, integration into wider regional operations, and engineering support.
Although Starmer has not confirmed the deployment of British ground troops to Ukraine, he has not ruled it out either. The UK government considers troop presence to be a possible component of a post-war security arrangement, should a peace deal be reached.
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“The safety of Ukraine’s skies, borders, and waters must be guaranteed,” Starmer said following the meeting, emphasizing that without proper security measures in place, any ceasefire could be undermined. He added that Russia’s president Vladimir Putin could violate an agreement if Ukraine lacks sufficient protection.
Despite the UK’s efforts to rally European allies around a peace enforcement framework, the success of the initiative remains uncertain without explicit backing from the United States.
Starmer noted that any plan would require US support, particularly in the form of aerial surveillance and intelligence. So far, President Donald Trump—currently leading in the US presidential race—has not committed to participating in such efforts.
Earlier, the UK and France led talks in Paris with representatives from over 30 countries to discuss a post-ceasefire security plan for Ukraine. According to the Associated Press, proposals included deploying peacekeeping forces with heavy weaponry and the option of immediate strikes on Russian military targets if a ceasefire is violated.
The plan, coordinated with NATO but without US participation, also envisions positioning troops at key infrastructure sites and using drones for front-line monitoring.
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