European Defense Leaders Discuss Plans for Ukraine's Security Guarantees

Europeans are discussing plans to provide Ukraine with security guarantees as they aim to take more responsibility for defense, in response to the U.S.' new policy direction. Details on a peacekeeping force are still uncertain. U.S. involvement in the process is considered important.

Ukrainian President Zelensky's Departure from the U.S.

Ukrainian President Zelensky departed the U.S. for Britain after a tense meeting with President Trump, aiming to secure support and peace deals. European leaders are divided on committing to a peacekeeping force in Ukraine, with the U.S. pushing a minerals deal as a security guarantee. The meeting highlighted Europe's need to increase defense spending to show commitment to NATO.

U.S.-UK Trade Deal Negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump is working on a trade deal with the UK and suggested that Britain could be exempt from tariffs if an agreement is reached. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is working hard to persuade Trump not to impose tariffs.

European peacekeepers in Ukraine with American support

President Zelensky is pushing for American boots on the ground in Ukraine to deter Russian aggression, as European leaders consider deploying their own armies. Zelensky also hopes China can pressure Russia for peace. France's Macron and UK's Starmer support the idea of a multinational peacekeeping force.