Zelenskyy, Starmer plan military meeting on Ukraine security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed the deployment of Western military contingents in Ukraine during a phone call on March 31. They emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to enhance Ukraine's security and prepare for a meeting of military representatives from a 'coalition of the willing' aimed at establishing peacekeeping forces. Starmer and Zelenskyy reviewed the outcomes of a recent summit in Paris, which focused on providing security guarantees for Ukraine, and agreed on the urgency of increasing pressure on Russia to prevent further escalation of the conflict. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for the UK's commitment to maintaining pressure on Russia, highlighting the importance of a strong response to Moscow's ongoing attacks. Both leaders also reflected on the third anniversary of Bucha's liberation, recalling the tragic consequences of the occupation. The upcoming military meeting is intended to facilitate detailed planning for the potential deployment of troops to safeguard any future peace deal.