European leaders discuss Ukrainian peace talks as divisions emerge over troop commitments

Ukrainian peace talks and an emergency summit of European leaders are major news. Sir Keir Starmer called for U.S. support for European peacekeeping forces during a security meeting in Paris. Germany has rejected the UK’s proposal to send troops to Ukraine. European nations are divided on matching the UK’s commitment to peacekeeping troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he will not accept any deal that excludes Ukraine from negotiations. Meanwhile, the UK is preparing for potential cuts to increase defense spending.