Will British troops in Ukraine set the UK on a collision course with Russia? | LBC debate
January 9, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe UK has pledged to put troops on the ground in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.
Sir Keir spoke to US President Donald Trump for the second time in as many days on Thursday as the two discussed the threat that an "increasingly aggressive" Russia poses in the "High North".
An MoD spokesperson said: "The UK defence budget is rising to record levels as this Government delivers the biggest boost to defence spending since the Cold War, totalling £270 billion this parliament alone.
"Demands on defence are rising, with growing Russian aggression, increasing operational requirements and preparations for a Ukraine deployment.
Iain Dale is joined by Ali Miraj, Shelagh Fogarty, Rachel Johnson, and Lewis Goodall to debate the role British troops could have in enforcing any Ukrainian peace.
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#iaindale #alimiraj #racheljohnson #shelaghfogarty #lewisgoodall #ukraine #russia #LBC
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