**UK Prime Minister Updates on Coalition of the Willing**
The UK’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has given an update on his idea for a “coalition of the willing”. This is an alliance to help keep peace in Ukraine. Since he first suggested this idea two weeks ago, many things have happened.
**US and Ukrainian Relations**
There has been a lot going on between the US and Ukraine. They had a meeting in Riyadh last week where they agreed on a 30-day ceasefire. However, there is still much work to be done before the coalition can do anything to help Ukraine.
**New Commitments and Military Aid**
Sir Keir says that his coalition has grown and new commitments have been made. He didn’t say what these were, but said that military aid will keep going to Ukraine. The group also agreed to put pressure on Russia’s economy, making it harder for President Vladimir Putin to wage war.
**Next Steps**
The plan is now moving to an operational phase. This means that military leaders will meet in the UK next Thursday to start planning how to make this work. Sir Keir said that they are gathering momentum and getting things done.
**US Support Still Needed**
For any European-led operation, US support is still needed. The US position on this has not changed, which could be a problem for Sir Keir’s coalition.
**Ukraine in Crisis**
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine is under pressure as his troops try to hold onto some land that they have been occupying since August. Russia seems determined to take back this land and the US needs to decide if it will support any European-led operation.
