Dozens Of European Coalition Countries Prepare Peacekeeping Forces In Ukraine

JAKARTA - Dozens of countries are willing to prepare peacekeepers in Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement with Russia.

Britain and France have spearheaded efforts to offer the peacekeeper's plans for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump started talks to press for a peace deal with Russia.

More than 30 countries are expected to engage in so-called 'coalies' to support Ukraine, British Prime Minister spokesman Keir Starmer said Monday.

"The ability to contribute will vary, but this will be a significant force, with a large number of countries providing troops," he said.

Russia has repeatedly rejected the idea of soldiers from countries that are members of the NATO military alliance placed in Ukraine. K

ethics were asked whether peacekeeping forces would be allowed to retaliate if targeted, a spokesperson for Starmer said a military planning meeting was underway to discuss details.

Starmer held a virtual meeting on Saturday with leaders from Europe and other countries to build support for the coalition before military planners were scheduled to meet in the UK on Thursday to discuss how the ceasefire could be guaranteed.

When asked about Russia's comments about Moscow not accepting European peacekeepers in Ukraine, a spokesperson for Starmer said, "It should be remembered that Russia did not ask Ukraine when it deployed North Korean troops to the front line last year."

Britain and France both continue to urge the United States to provide security guarantees to prevent future Russian attacks.