An Anglo-French plan to deploy up to 30,000 troops as part of a peacekeeping force to bolster Ukraine's security following an impending ceasefire deal with Russia has been labelled an 'unacceptable, direct threat' by the Kremlin. Sir Keir Starmer is set to outline a proposal during a visit to Washington next week that would see Britain and France take responsibility for safeguarding Ukraine on the ground, provided the US and other NATO countries provide air cover. Ukraine's armed forces would patrol a demilitarised zone spanning the length of the frontline, while troops from an Anglo-French 'reassurance force' would be stationed...