As US support for Ukraine wanes, European leaders are exploring security guarantees, aiming for a potential European troop deployment for deterrence against Russia. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes the need for a proactive defense role, asserting the necessity for a lasting solution post-war. The concept of a coalition of European forces, initially suggested by France's Macron, gains traction but hinges on establishing a sustainable peace deal with Russia. Experts caution against labeling any troop presence as a peacekeeping force without a credible agreement.
The end of this war, when it comes, cannot merely become a temporary pause before [Russian President Vladimir] Putin attacks again,
It's early days. There can be no such force without a sustainable deal,
This is a deterrent force, a reassurance force, designed to deter Russia,
The UK was 'ready to play a leading role' in Ukraine's defense and security.
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