Kateryna Hirnyk 10:00, 11.07.25 UNIAN
Also, after reaching a ceasefire agreement, the coalition intends to help restore the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Britain and France will patrol Ukraine’s air and sea space if a ceasefire agreement with Russia is signed. The Telegraph reports that the countries will also help train Ukrainian troops as part of a new “Multinational Force”.
“These measures are a step backwards from the initial plans proposed for the “Coalition of the Willing” countries, under which tens of thousands of European military personnel were to be deployed to protect Ukrainian cities, critical infrastructure and nuclear power plants,” the publication notes.
It is emphasized that the initial strategy failed due to a lack of personnel and fears that it could provoke Vladimir Putin into war with NATO.
The new decision was made after a coalition meeting, for the first time with the participation of the United States, as part of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the United Kingdom.
“We have announced plans to create a new ‘Multinational Force in Ukraine’, headquartered in Paris, to be ready to support a peace deal when it is reached. But while Putin refuses peace, we are now mobilising more support for Ukraine… to protect its people and bring Putin to the negotiating table,” Starmer said.
It is noted that after reaching a ceasefire agreement, the coalition intends to send military instructors, as well as logistics and weapons experts to Ukraine to restore the Ukrainian armed forces.Advertising
Coalition aircraft will also join the Ukrainian Air Force to patrol the skies, which will allow commercial airline flights to resume.
In addition, the Black Sea Naval Task Force, led by Turkey, Bulgaria, and Romania, will be reinforced to demine the region and ensure safe passage for ships heading to and from Ukrainian ports.
At the same time, the participating countries acknowledged that, as long as there is no end to the war in sight, they will prioritize the supply of weapons to Ukraine, rather than any transfer of troops.
Coalition of the Willing – news
Macron previously said that France and Britain plan to increase the size of their joint expeditionary force to 50,000. These troops could form the core of planning for a deterrent force that could be deployed in Ukraine to maintain peace after a ceasefire .
At the same time, Politico wrote that Macron and Starmer have differences on some key issues, which is why the “coalition of the willing” is at risk of splitting . Two French officials told reporters that the “coalition of the willing” does not have a clear direction.
I guess Putinka won’t get his wish of no NATO equipment in Ukraine as a condition for a ceasefire…
Cowards.
How about doing it now? Oh wait, they first need guarantees by ruSSia they won’t get shot at… 🤐
Amen!
It sounds sounds more like the coalition of the jellyfish.
Big problem with this is the rashists and the evil kremlin gremlin are not looking for any kind of a ceasefire. Be bold enough to start the NFZ NOW, and force the maniacal horde to quit killing/maiming civilians and drive them out of Ukraine!!!