British troops to be allowed to fire back at Russian forces if attacked in Ukraine mission
Western officials say British troops in a multinational mission in Ukraine will be permitted to return fire if Russian forces attack them. The mission is meant to help secure any future peace in Ukraine.
British troops will be permitted to fire back at Russian forces if they come under attack during a multinational mission in Ukraine, according to Western officials cited by Sky News.
The mission is intended to help secure any future peace in Ukraine, where Russia continues its war. The officials' comments mean British personnel taking part would not be left without the right to defend themselves if they were attacked.
The source provides no further details, such as the make-up of the mission, its size or when it might begin, so those questions remain open.
