European Coalition Pressures Russia with UK and EU Leaders Uniting for Peace in Ukraine

Published on 3.29.25

  The recent summit between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Zelensky has highlighted the growing international effort to bring Russia back to the negotiating table. European leaders have been weighing in on the issue, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warning that lifting sanctions would be a "grave mistake" without a truce. The UK's Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has been at the forefront of efforts to assemble a coalition of nations in support of a peacekeeping force in Ukraine. He met with military chiefs today, emphasizing the need for US support and warning that Russia should not be allowed to veto how Ukraine defends itself. Macron and Starmer agreed to co-pilot Europe's "coalition of action" for stable peace, but Ukraine's President Zelensky expressed concerns about the lack of clarity on the force's details. The deployment of a European troops as a reassurance force remains a key aspect of this effort, with leaders like Macron pushing for a strong response to Russia's aggression. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her country's refusal to send troops to defend a peace deal, citing reservations about the plan.

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