Former British Army chief Lord Dannatt has warned Keir Starmer that significant military investment is needed for peacekeeping troops to be deployed to Ukraine. Starmer expressed readiness to send troops if a peace deal is reached, but Dannatt emphasized the need for increased defense spending to ensure proper funding for troops and equipment. The UK currently spends 2.3% of GDP on defense, with Labour pledging to increase it to 2.5%, but Dannatt believes a higher percentage is necessary for effective deployment.
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