The UK and France are scrambling to bolster Ukraine’s negotiating position as US President Donald Trump seeks to force through a settlement in its war with Russia.
The UK and France are coordinating with European allies to develop a security plan for Ukraine, including a potential "reassurance force," to strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position with Russia. This effort aims to create a plan that would be acceptable to Donald Trump, potentially involving US airpower and intelligence support, while preventing Russia from demanding Ukrainian demilitarization or blocking NATO membership. Russia views any NATO troop presence in Ukraine as a threat.
