The UK Friday earmarked £200 million ($268 million) to prepare British troops to be deployed to Ukraine as part of a “multinational” force if a ceasefire is agreed between Moscow and Kyiv.Britain, France and Ukraine earlier this week signed a declaration of intent that sets out deploying troops on Ukrainian territory after a ceasefire -- a plan which Moscow soundly rejected.The “UK is now accelerating £200 million to equip UK Armed Forces with new kit to be ready to deploy as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine,” the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.That would include vehicle upgrades, communication systems and counter-drone protection.“We are surging investment into our preparations following the Prime Minister’s announcement this week, ensuring that Britain’s Armed Forces are ready to deploy, and lead, the Multinational Force for Ukraine,” Defense Secretary John Healey said while on a