The United Kingdom may abandon plans to send thousands of troops to defend Ukraine, as such action is considered too risky, The Times reported. The United Kingdom may abandon plans to send thousands of troops to defend Ukraine, as such action is considered too risky, The Times reported. Instead, British and French military instructors will be sent to western Ukraine. Arms supplies from the United Kingdom and European countries will continue to be delivered to Ukraine to ensure that it maintains a strong position in case Russia violates the terms of a possible peace agreement. A diplomatic source told The Times: "We will change our position, but we also want Moscow to cross its red lines."