Military Leaders Convene in UK to Advance Ukraine Peacekeeping Plans

Efforts led by the UK and France face hurdles as Russia issues demands and energy strikes persist.

Over 30 military leaders are meeting in the UK to finalize operational plans for a peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are spearheading the coalition, with British and French troops potentially involved.
Russia demands an end to Western military aid and rejects foreign troops on Ukrainian soil as conditions for a ceasefire agreement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains optimistic about achieving lasting peace this year following discussions with US President Donald Trump.
The US has proposed taking ownership of Ukrainian power plants to secure energy infrastructure, as strikes on these facilities continue from both sides.