Overview

• UK Defence Secretary John Healey and French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu are leading discussions with 30 nations to develop a multinational 'reassurance force' for Ukraine.
• The proposed force aims to deter future Russian aggression and provide long-term security for Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached.
• European allies are focusing on troop deployment, air defense, and logistical support, while the United States pursues separate peace negotiations with Russia.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has outlined specific needs for the peacekeeping mission, including troop mandates, infrastructure, and strategic air and sea defense measures.
• The Ukraine Defence Contact Group, comprising 50 nations, will meet next to coordinate additional military aid as Russian attacks persist on the front lines.