Britain is likely to abandon plans to send thousands of troops to protect Ukraine because the risks are deemed “too high”, it can be revealed.
In an apparent softening of plans, Britain and Europe would no longer have a ground force guarding key cities, ports and nuclear power plants to secure the peace.
It is hoped that this change in military support for Ukraine could see Moscow move its red lines to achieve a peace deal.
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British and French military trainers would instead be sent to western Ukraine. This would fulfill a commitment to put forces inside the country, however they would not be near the front line, guard key installations or be there to protect
