Yesterday in Berlin, 10 European leaders and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a bold plan: a European-led multinational force to keep peace in Ukraine. Their joint statement stressed that any talk of territory swaps with Russia must wait until strong security guarantees are in place. 🤝
The key points of their proposal:
- Ukraine keeps a defense force of about 800,000 soldiers to deter aggression
- Formation of "multinational force Ukraine" made up of contributions from willing European nations, supported by the United States
- Force’s mission: help rebuild Ukraine’s army, secure its skies, and protect safer seas inside Ukraine
- U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring system for early warnings and rapid response to breaches
"Decisions on territory are for the people of Ukraine, once robust security guarantees are effectively in place," their statement read.
This push comes as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators continue peace talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year-old war with Russia. Meanwhile, U.S. envoys reportedly told Kyiv that any deal may require pulling forces out of the Donetsk region first.
With its focus on European leadership and solid backing from Washington, this plan could reshape the path to peace and boost Ukraine’s long-term security. 🌟
Stay tuned for more updates on these evolving talks and how the multinational force idea develops. ✈️
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European leaders propose 'multinational force' for peace in Ukraine
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