European Leaders Advance Ukraine Strategy at Paris Summit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirms sanctions on Russia, NATO commitment, and plans for European-led peacekeeping force.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met in Paris to discuss bolstering support for Ukraine and maintaining pressure on Russia.
Starmer emphasized the importance of keeping sanctions on Russia, accusing Vladimir Putin of using ceasefire talks to delay progress.
The 'Coalition of the Willing' leaders strategized on military and operational plans for a potential European-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron proposed that a European peacekeeping force could respond if provoked by Russian aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Macron before the summit, underscoring the ongoing collaboration between Ukraine and European allies.