UK Leads Coalition Planning for Ukraine Peacekeeping Force

Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns Vladimir Putin of 'severe consequences' for breaching any peace deal as 31 nations discuss military support for Kyiv.

The UK is spearheading efforts to form a 'coalition of the willing' with 31 allied nations to enforce peace and provide security guarantees for Ukraine.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that Ukraine's sovereignty must be protected and rejected Russian demands for demilitarization.
The proposed peacekeeping force aims to support Ukraine's military through air, sea, and land operations rather than replacing it.
The US has not yet committed to the coalition, raising concerns about the plan's long-term effectiveness and enforcement capability.
Discussions include a phased approach to peace, beginning with a limited ceasefire and progressing toward a full cessation of hostilities.