He United Kingdom It will be this afternoon the European ‘base’ with the meeting convened by the Prime Minister, Keir Starmerin which more than 30 military bosses and international strategists will congregate to define the next steps of the so -called «coalition … of the willing ».
This effort seeks to coordinate the creation of an International Peace Maintenance Force in Ukrainein a context of growing tensions with Russia. Starmer had already chaired a virtual meeting last week with 29 -nations leaders, including Ukraine, as well as representatives of the European Union and the NATO. Now, with the physical presence of the high military controls of several countries, the United Kingdom reaffirms its role as a key agent in searching for a solution for the Ukrainian conflict.
However, the initiative faces important challenges. Russian President, Vladimir Putinhas conditioned any fire at the cessation of Western military support to Ukrainea demand that clashes frontally with the interests of the “coalition of the arranges.” In addition, Moscow has made it clear that it will not accept the presence of foreign troops in Ukrainian soil as part of a peace agreement, which complicates the materialization of an international force that serves for this purpose.
Starmer explained this Thursday, before the meeting, that conversations with military bosses focus on the planning of military operations aimed at guaranteeing stability in Ukraine. “Today those plans are focused on keeping safe skies, safe seas and safe borders in Ukraine,” he said.
The British government seeks to get ahead of possible scenarios and act quickly in case an agreement is reached. «Now we are working at great speed because we do not know if there will be an agreement. I certainly hope that there is, but there is, it is really important that we can react immediately, ”said Starmer.
Starmer said Thursday that conversations with the high military commanders focus on planning and military operations to support kyiv. “Today, those plans focus on maintaining the safety of heavens, seas and borders in Ukraine,” Starmer told reporters. «Now we are working at a good pace because we do not know if there will be an agreement; I hope yes, but there is, it is essential that we can react immediately, ”says Reuters.
This meeting in the United Kingdom will occur after an intense morning in Brussels, where the leaders of the European Union meet to discuss key issues such as the conflict in Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, the economic competitiveness and the common defense. The president of the European Council, António Costastressed the need to strengthen the competitiveness of the Union as a fundamental pillar to guarantee its safety and relevance in the international scenario.
One of the most anticipated moments of the meeting in Brussels is the intervention of the Ukrainian President, Volodimir ZelenskI, who talked Wednesday with the president of the United States, Donald Trump. The international community follows the plans for a possible limited truce, hoping that it will become a definitive cessation of hostilities.
The conversations in Brussels and London They reflect the growing interdependence between security, economy and diplomacy in the European stage, where the EU seeks to consolidate a firm and coordinated foreign policy, while the United Kingdom aspires to play a central role in the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, despite the obstacles imposed by Moscow. The meeting of military bosses is expected to be held in cameralast last, and from Downing Street they have not confirmed whether Starmer will make subsequent statements.
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