European Ukraine Peacekeeping Plans Ready Pending Ceasefire, US Security Support

European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, have announced that plans for a multinational peacekeeping force to support Ukraine after the war are now mature and ready to be deployed once a ceasefire is agreed. This coalition, primarily composed of troops from France and the UK with logistical support from other countries, aims to deter further Russian aggression and ensure Ukraine's security post-conflict. However, the operation hinges on an American security guarantee, likely in the form of air support, which President Donald Trump has been reluctant to explicitly commit to. The announcement follows ongoing intense Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other regions, with Ukraine continuing to struggle under sustained assaults. The UK has also pledged significant military aid, including the delivery of air defense missiles and new supplies of Storm Shadow missiles, reinforcing its commitment to Ukraine’s defense. While no peace agreement currently exists, the coalition remains prepared to act swiftly to support and stabilize Ukraine once hostilities cease.