Starmer to propose European peacekeepers for Ukraine in meeting with Trump

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will meet US President Donald Trump next week to discuss a plan for deploying European peacekeepers to Ukraine. The proposal includes fewer than 30,000 soldiers to enforce a potential ceasefire. The plan, developed by British and French governments, emphasizes technical monitoring using drones and satellites. It aims to secure Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure, while also including naval patrols in the Black Sea. Starmer is expected to urge Trump to maintain US military presence in Eastern Europe as a deterrent against Russian aggression. This comes as Ukraine previously sought a much larger peacekeeping force of around 200,000 personnel.