Britain and France are preparing a battalion that should enter Ukraine after the ceasefire Britain and France are preparing to send soldiers to Ukraine after the end of the war. If Russia attacks European forces in the country, they will be allowed to return fire, the Times reports, citing Western officials. "This is not a hypothetical plan, but real forces that are ready to help Ukraine," British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said. This group may arrive in Ukraine within a month after the end of the peace agreement. This would require an official request from Kiev. To prepare for the deployment, the allies will conduct exercises between November 9 and 22 near the Polish town of Noa Dęham, 100 km from the Ukrainian border. 2,800 soldiers will take part in them, including 1,100 French and 300 British. They will work on the transfer of forces and equipment, supply and protection of units. A total of 11 countries will participate in the preparations. Ten will conduct ground and air maneuvers in Poland, while Turkey is organizing separate mine clearance exercises in the Black Sea. More details.