UK says a "significant number" of countries ready to provide peacekeeping troops in Ukraine

LONDON, March 17 (Reuters) - A "significant number" of countries are willing to provide peackeeping troops in Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia, a spokesperson for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.

More than 30 countries are expected to be involved in the so-called 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine, the spokesperson said.

"The contribution capabilities will vary, but this will be a significant force, with a significant number of countries providing troops," the spokesperson told reporters.