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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.

Canadian soldiers are seen taking part in a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of Poland joining NATO, on March 12, 2024 in Warsaw. (Photo by Wojtek Radwanski / AFP)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street in London, Britain, March 5, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
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More than 20 countries attended a meeting convened by the UK on Wednesday in response to warnings from the White House that it will pull support for Ukraine.

Overview

  • 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.