World · 21 February 2026
Boris Johnson Urges UK to Deploy Non-Combat Troops to Ukraine Now
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Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the BBC that the United Kingdom and its allies should immediately send non-combat troops to Ukraine to demonstrate firm support against Russian aggression, rather than waiting for a ceasefire. Johnson said boots on the ground in peaceful areas would reinforce Western resolve and “flip a switch” in Vladimir Putin’s mindset. His comments mark a potential shift from current plans, which envision deployment only after hostilities end.
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