Discussion of Peacekeeping Force in Ukraine

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
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

Cons

  • Reluctance from U.S. President Trump
  • Need for a credible force with U.S. 'backstop'