More than 30 countries discuss Ukraine peacekeeping deployment— report

UK PM Keir Starmer was scheduled to join a meeting of European military chiefs in London on March 20. Earlier, he attended a keel‐laying ceremony for the nation’s first next‐generation, nuclear-armed submarine—a Dreadnought-class vessel—a symbolic gesture emphasizing the country’s commitment to nuclear deterrence.

At the Barrow-in-Furness shipyard, Starmer said the timetable for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine “is becoming clearer.” He added that current discussions aim to turn “a political concept into military plans that can be executed on the ground.”

“We don’t know if an agreement will be reached—I certainly hope it will—but if it is, it is very important that we can act immediately,” Starmer said.

According to the report, about 30 European countries have offered to contribute troops, aircraft, naval vessels, intelligence, or financing as part of a “coalition of the willing.” In addition to European states, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan are participating in the negotiations.

UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard told the BBC that talks will focus on where assets such as Typhoon jets will be stationed, how they will be refueled and maintained, and how they will integrate with resources provided by other allies.

“We want the coalition of volunteers to be a dependable force that will enable Ukraine to secure lasting peace, help it recover and rearm, and prevent Russia from believing it can rearm and start another war,” the official said.

European military chiefs also plan to address how to bolster their own forces once resources or troops are diverted to Ukraine, ensuring NATO’s eastern flank remains protected against any potential Russian aggression.