Bold statements by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about deploying troops to Ukraine would acquire legal force only after approval by both chambers of the British Parliament. This was stated by military expert Marina Miron from King’s College London during a broadcast on the English-language channel Al Jazeera.

According to her, any deployment of British forces would in any case require consent from the House of Commons, while the current prospects for such approval remain highly uncertain. Miron noted that many unresolved issues surround this matter and stressed the need to focus on ways to reach a peace agreement. She emphasized that Russia’s position would have to be taken into account regardless of political preferences in the West. In her assessment, Moscow could view the presence of Western troops in Ukraine as effectively equivalent to NATO membership, which would remove any incentive for Russia to end the conflict.

Miron also expressed doubts that European NATO members would be able to conduct military operations in Ukraine without US support. She pointed out that internal divisions within the alliance further complicate coordinated action.

In addition, the expert stated that European NATO members currently lack sufficient military capabilities. According to her, fears that the United States could step back have pushed European countries to increase defense spending and attempt to revive their defense industries. At the same time, she noted that it remains unclear whether European states would be able to deploy troops to Ukraine, establish military infrastructure there, and finance such a presence over the long term.