British leader Keir Starmer rallied global allies this weekend to solidify plans backing Ukraine in case a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire takes shape. Dubbed a "coalition of the willing," the group—including Germany, France, and Canada—vowed stronger military aid and security guarantees during a virtual summit, though the U.S. was notably absent.
🔍 Key Details: • Defense chiefs will meet this week in the UK to draft "robust plans" for post-truce support. • Leaders like France’s Macron and Australia’s Albanese expressed openness to peacekeeping roles. • Russia called Western troop deployments a red line, complicating negotiations.
Starmer stressed the urgency, saying allies must "keep tightening restrictions on Russia's economy" to push Putin toward talks. The move comes as Trump’s ceasefire proposal gains traction—but European leaders now scramble to fill gaps left by shifting U.S. priorities.
🌍 Why It Matters: With Trump demanding Europe "step up," this coalition could redefine global power dynamics. As Starmer put it: "Peace isn’t just a tweet—it’s a blueprint."
