UK and France Working on Ukraine Ceasefire Deal
UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are working together to craft a Ukraine ceasefire deal that they will present to the United States to form a “coalition of the willing”. However, it is unlikely that European nations alone can provide the security guarantees needed to prevent Ukraine from future invasions.
Key Points
- UK and France seeking to build a “coalition of the willing” for a Ukraine ceasefire deal
- Concerns over European nations lacking the capabilities for peace enforcement operations without US support
- Calls for Ukrainian President Zelensky to mend ties with President Trump for potential peace negotiations
Pros
- Efforts to establish a peace plan for Ukraine
- Collaboration between UK, France, and potentially the US
Cons
- European nations may lack the capabilities to provide security guarantees for Ukraine without American support