**Europe Forms Coalition to End Ukraine Conflict**
The UK and France are leading a group of European countries in forming a “coalition of the willing” to negotiate a ceasefire in Ukraine. The coalition will involve military action, with planes flying overhead and troops on the ground.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that for this coalition to succeed, Europe needs strong backing from the US. He added that some countries are not ready to join in but should still contribute.
The UK is prepared to send troops and use aircraft in support of the ceasefire effort. This will be a heavy lifting job, according to Starmer. The goal is to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine.
Starmer is hosting a summit with leaders from Europe and Ukraine in London. They are discussing how to strengthen support for Ukraine and achieve a just and lasting peace. The meeting comes after a disagreement between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump.
The UK and France have proposed deploying European peacekeepers to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. However, the new US administration wants Europe to take responsibility for Ukraine’s security.
Starmer has spoken with Trump about the proposed coalition. He said that Europe needs US backing for it to succeed. The UK prime minister did not specify which other countries will join the coalition but stated that several have expressed interest in participating.
The purpose of the meeting is to unite European partners around this effort and ensure a just and enduring peace for all, according to Starmer. They aim to avoid past mistakes, like the Minsk deal, which Russia can easily break.
While most European leaders have publicly supported Zelensky after his spat with Trump, Starmer called both leaders to bridge the rift. The prime minister reportedly told Zelensky that fixing relations with Trump is necessary for lasting peace.
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