European leaders meet in Paris but fail to agree on Ukraine peacekeeping role

European leaders met in Paris to discuss their role in Ukraine's future but failed to reach a consensus on peacekeeping troops. The talks followed a US diplomatic push that sidelined Europe from negotiations, causing tensions within the trans-Atlantic alliance. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the need for US support and a potential British military presence in Ukraine, while some EU nations, like Poland, opposed sending troops. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed concerns over the US's new approach under Trump, which may diminish European influence. Despite disagreements, European nations are committed to increasing defense spending and enhancing military capabilities. Leaders like German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stressed that any peace agreement must involve Ukraine and the EU to ensure lasting stability.