The media learned about the plans of Kiev's allies to send more than 10,000 troops to Ukraine.

Ukraine's allies want to send over 10,000 peacekeepers to the country. This was reported on March 16 by The Times newspaper, citing a source in the British armed forces.

Unnamed senior sources in the British government said that the country's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had enlisted the support of a significantly larger number of states willing to provide ground troops. At the same time, it is noted that France and the United Kingdom are likely to provide the bulk.

"It will be a significant force with a significant number of troop—contributing countries and a much larger group that will contribute in other ways," the source said, declining to provide details.

According to the material, about 35 countries have agreed to supply weapons, logistical and intelligence support to the mission called the stretching force, the Newspaper said.Ru». In addition, it is noted that the UK may send two decommissioned minesweepers to the Black Sea, which were donated to Ukraine in 2023, but could not be transferred.

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On March 15, Starmer announced that Western military personnel would gather in the UK on March 20 to develop practical plans to support the future security of Ukraine by Western soldiers. He specified that the West will increase the Ukrainian defense capability. In particular, Starmer confirmed that the countries are considering the option of deploying military personnel on the territory of Ukraine after the end of the conflict.