The British military and its European allies will be able to return fire if they are attacked by Russian forces after a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, the "Times" writes, citing Western officials. In November, about 3,000 military personnel will be transferred to Poland for exercises, during which they will work out the scenario of placing an international mission in Ukraine after the conclusion of a peace agreement. "Coalition of the Ready" forces within the MNF-U are expected to perform defensive missions and provide deterrence to prevent a resumption of hostilities. According to the publication, the unit could be deployed about a month after the conclusion of the peace agreement. During the exercise, the forces led by Great Britain and France plan to operate without relying on American systems, including Starlink. Officials stress that the mission is not intended for offensive operations, but in the event of a threat, the military personnel will have the ability to defend themselves and carry out assigned missions. However, critics fear that such a deployment could drag Britain and other European countries into direct conflict with Russia.