Britain has long been seen as a key player in NATO, with the second-largest defense budget and extensive military experience. The U.K. is one of two European nuclear powers alongside France. In a move to support a potential Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Keir Starmer pledged British troops for peacekeeping operations. This comes as US President Donald Trump encourages Europe to take on a greater role in Ukraine’s security.
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-ukraine-peace-war-russia-nato-france-security-strength-defense