The leaders of European countries, chaired by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a virtual summit to discuss plans to form a peacekeeping force to be deployed in Ukraine. According to the British publication Sunday Times, citing high-ranking government sources, the contingent could exceed 10 troops. According to the publication, the main contribution to the creation of the peacekeeping force will be made by Great Britain and France, which are ready to provide a significant portion of the troops. In addition, about 35 countries have expressed their readiness to support the mission by providing weapons, logistics and intelligence. The main goal of the project's initiators is to convince US President Donald Trump to support the mission by providing security guarantees in the form of air support, reconnaissance and border protection, but without the direct participation of American troops in the peacekeeping contingent. It is expected that in the coming days, European leaders will present their proposals to the American side for further approval.

These plans are part of a broader strategy to ensure Ukraine’s security amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. The idea of ​​sending peacekeepers is being actively discussed amid Trump’s statements about the need for a quick end to hostilities. Earlier, in late February, The Wall Street Journal reported that London and Paris were developing a plan to deploy up to 30 European troops if Moscow and Kyiv reached a ceasefire agreement. Sources emphasize that the success of the initiative largely depends on Washington’s willingness to provide limited military support, including the use of air defense systems deployed in neighboring countries and aerial reconnaissance. At the same time, French President Emmanuel Macron, at a meeting with Trump in Washington in late February, emphasized the need for long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, including the possible presence of European troops.