Starmer to present Ukraine peacekeeping plan to Trump next week

Sir Keir Starmer will meet with Donald Trump next week to present a Ukraine peacekeeping plan. The proposal includes fewer than 30,000 European troops to monitor a potential ceasefire, significantly less than the 200,000 troops requested by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The plan involves a "reassurance force" using technical monitoring tools like drones and satellites, along with naval patrols in the Black Sea. This approach contrasts with Trump's recent criticisms of Zelensky, whom he labeled a dictator, and his claims about U.S. aid to Ukraine. Zelensky has rejected Trump's proposed deal for U.S. control over Ukrainian resources in exchange for support, calling it unserious. He emphasized that Ukraine cannot be sold or compromised, reaffirming his commitment to the country's sovereignty amid ongoing conflict with Russia.