Scholz criticizes Starmer's Ukraine peacekeeping plan at Paris summit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz left a Paris summit early, criticizing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's call for peacekeeping troops in Ukraine as "completely premature." Scholz expressed irritation over discussions happening without Ukraine's involvement. While Starmer seeks a unified European response to support Ukraine, countries like Germany, Poland, Italy, and Spain have raised doubts about deploying troops. Poland has ruled out sending soldiers, focusing instead on logistical and humanitarian support. Concerns grow over U.S. military presence in Europe, with reports suggesting President Trump may withdraw troops from the Baltics. This could leave Europe vulnerable to potential Russian aggression amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine.