UK and France propose 30,000 European troops for Ukraine under new plan

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to present a proposal to US President Donald Trump for deploying 30,000 European troops in Ukraine. The troops would be stationed away from front lines, potentially in cities like Poltava and Dnipro. The proposed "reassurance force," led by the UK and France, aims to oversee a ceasefire agreement. This plan was discussed at a recent emergency summit in Paris, amid concerns about US support for Ukraine following a potential ceasefire with Russia. The mission would focus on intelligence and surveillance rather than a large ground presence. It includes naval patrols in the Black Sea and aims to monitor threats without direct confrontation with Russia.