Military officers from over 30 nations are meeting in the UK to strategize on a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. This initiative follows UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's proposal for a coalition to present a peace plan to the US. Key discussions focus on troop contributions and a 'maximalist approach' to ensure effective action. Experts indicate that tens of thousands of troops would be necessary for a credible peacekeeping force, with the US possibly only providing support roles, as European nations are encouraged to take on the primary responsibilities in the conflict.
It needs to be a maximalist approach, so then we can see whether the US can provide any enablers.
This is an opportunity for the Europeans to step up. This is quite exciting.
A Ukraine peacekeeping implementation force would require many tens of thousands of troops to address the conflict.
Trump told reporters last month he expected Europe to take the lead on securing Ukraine.
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