European leaders clash over peacekeeping troops in Ukraine as US-Russia talks begin

European leaders are divided over deploying peacekeeping troops to Ukraine amid ongoing US-Russia peace talks in Saudi Arabia. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer supports the idea, but German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized it as "premature" and left a recent summit in frustration. The summit aimed to unify European voices in the negotiations, but instead highlighted fractures among leaders. Countries like Poland, Spain, and Italy expressed skepticism about sending troops, emphasizing support through aid instead. Meanwhile, US and Russian diplomats are discussing a potential peace deal without Ukraine's involvement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated he will not accept any agreements made without his country's participation.