Earlier this week in Berlin, 10 European leaders and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen dropped a major proposal to bolster Ukraine’s peace process. They want a European-led multinational force that partners with the United States to secure robust guarantees before any talk of land swaps with Russia kicks off. 🌍🤝
Here’s the gist of their plan:
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s army stays strong at around 800,000 troops to deter threats.
- 🌐 A multinational force Ukraine made up of willing nations, coordinated by Europe and backed by the US.
- ✈️ Support for securing Ukraine’s skies and safer seas, with some operations inside Ukrainian territory.
- 🔍 A US-led ceasefire monitoring mechanism to flag and respond to any violations quickly.
The leaders stressed that 'decisions on territory are for the people of Ukraine, once robust security guarantees are effectively in place.' Basically, no peace deal until Ukraine is sure its borders and citizens are protected.
Meanwhile, US negotiators privately told Kyiv it must agree to pull back forces from eastern Donetsk under any future deal. That region, after almost four years of intense fighting, remains a hot spot in talks aiming to end Europe’s deadliest conflict since WWII.
For young pros keeping an eye on global shifts, this push for a security-first framework shows how regional cooperation—like the spirit behind ASEAN—can be a game-changer. Stay tuned, because the next moves in this saga could reshape Europe’s security landscape and set new precedents for collective peace efforts worldwide. ✨
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European leaders propose 'multinational force' for peace in Ukraine
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