Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with British and French armed forces leaders to discuss a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine, despite U.S. President Trump's reluctance. The UK is considering a European-led force with a U.S. 'backstop' to deter Russian aggression. A Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih killed 18, including 9 children, and injured 72. Zelenskyy criticized the response of the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to the strike.
Key Points
Meeting between Ukrainian, British, and French armed forces leaders
Discussion of structure and size of future 'reassurance force'
Russian missile strike in Kryvyi Rih killed 18 and injured 72
Criticism of U.S. Embassy response to the strike
Pros
Potential for multinational peacekeeping force in Ukraine
Efforts to strengthen Ukrainian army against Russian aggression