U.K. Ready to Deploy Troops to Ukraine After Peace Deal. The U.K. is prepared to spend over £100 million on a possible troop deployment to Ukraine if a peace deal is reached. British troops would join a 30-nation "Multinational Force Ukraine" to help secure the country post-ceasefire. Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed military preparations and funding are already underway. The U.K. and France have been leading efforts to form the multinational coalition over the past six months. British forces could be deployed quickly if a ceasefire is brokered between Russia and Ukraine. Healey warned Europe faces its greatest risk of state-on-state conflict since World War II. The U.K. has pledged a record £4.5 billion in aid to Ukraine this year and is co-chairing international support efforts. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT