A "significant number" of countries are willing to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

"This will be a long-term commitment, spanning years… as long as necessary to maintain the peace agreement and deter Russia," the source told the British newspaper. According to the report, around six countries—including the United Kingdom,

Tokyo taking part in planning conversations for a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, with military chiefs from 30 countries meeting in London on Thursday

Sir Keir Starmer will host further talks on a peacekeeping force for Ukraine on Saturday after warning Vladimir Putin not to play games with a proposed ceasefire. The Prime Minister is expected to hold a video call with as many as 25 potential members of the “coalition of the willing”, nations that could take part in any peacekeeping operation.

Nato countries, including France, UK, Turkey and Canada, have expressed willingness to contribute to protecting peace in post-war Ukraine

A Russian deputy foreign minister accused French President Emmanuel Macron of offering up his soldiers to distract from domestic issues.

Ukrainian forces have pulled almost entirely out of the Kursk region of Russia, ending an offensive that had stunned the Kremlin over the summer with its speed and audacity.