Military leaders meet in Britain to discuss plans to defend Ukraine

London: Military leaders from around 30 countries met in Britain to discuss how the “coalition of the willing” might defend Ukraine in the future. The meeting, held at the Northwood military base outside London, focused on turning political intentions into operational plans. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that while everyone wants lasting peace, it.

London: Military leaders from around 30 countries met in Britain to discuss how the “coalition of the willing” might defend Ukraine in the future. The meeting, held at the Northwood military base outside London, focused on turning political intentions into operational plans. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized that while everyone wants lasting peace, it can only be achieved if there are security measures in place to protect any agreements. He stressed that the coalition’s goal is to ensure any peace deal is defended, and that any breach by Russia would have severe consequences.

Britain, alongside France, has been a key organizer of Western support for Ukraine, particularly after US President Donald Trump’s unexpected talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting included representatives from countries such as France, Poland, the Netherlands, Romania, Canada, Australia, and the United States. However, the US has yet to commit to supporting a Western military presence in Ukraine.

In response, the Kremlin accused European countries of “militarizing” and forming a “war party.” Meanwhile, a new round of Russia-US talks on Ukraine is set for next Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Despite ongoing discussions, Ukraine has reiterated its demand for direct involvement in the peace talks, with European nations continuing to support Ukraine’s position.