UK and France Lead Talks with 20 Nations on Ukraine Peacekeeping Coalition

British officials confirm early-stage discussions with European and Commonwealth partners to support a potential Ukraine ceasefire agreement.

UK officials held discussions on March 5 with representatives from around 20 nations interested in forming a 'coalition of the willing' to support Ukraine during a ceasefire.
The coalition, led by the UK and France, aims to provide peacekeeping forces or other forms of support to uphold a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia.
Participating countries have not been named, but the talks primarily involve European and Commonwealth nations, with interest expressed by countries like Turkey and Ireland.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for European nations to take significant responsibility, while also seeking U.S. involvement in the initiative.
Discussions remain in the early stages, with no detailed plans yet on the coalition's composition or the precise role of peacekeeping troops.