The ‘volunteer coalition’ plans a force of 20,000 soldiers to protect Ukraine’s critical infrastructure

Only France and the United Kingdom have confirmed they will send troops, although Australia could also do so. Ukraine’s allies are planning a limited military deployment of around 20,000 soldiers, with naval and air support, to protect the critical infrastructure and exports of the country. This is the proposal that was discussed by about 30 senior military officials from 27 countries at the Northwood Headquarters, northwest of London, as…