UK minister highlights need for US support in Ukraine peacekeeping efforts

A UK minister stated that Europe cannot conduct peacekeeping in Ukraine without US support. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander emphasized the need for a security guarantee in partnership with the US, ahead of the Prime Minister's upcoming talks in Washington. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, calling it "highly inappropriate." Other European leaders, including those from Spain, Italy, and Poland, expressed skepticism about deploying troops during a recent summit in Paris. The UK Prime Minister is seeking a US commitment to support a peace settlement. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian adviser stressed that any peace agreement must involve Ukraine in the negotiations.