On April 10, Ukraine's main allies will meet at NATO headquarters in Brussels to continue discussions on a possible peace mission in Ukraine, in case an agreement is reached with Russia.
The meeting will be led by the Defense Ministers of France, Sébastien Lecornu, and the United Kingdom, John Healey. European countries, Canada, and Australia will participate, although the absence of the United States is noted once again.
Ukraine insists on the need for an international peace mission that includes troops deployed by land, sea, and air as a deterrent against future Russian aggressions.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the importance of such a mission including air defense systems and a clear strategic mandate. He also noted that he expects more concrete definitions on the timeline of this mission next month.
Pavlo Palisa, Ukraine's chief defense advisor, indicated that around a dozen countries would be willing to be part of this coalition and send troops. There is also talk of the participation of Baltic and Nordic countries.
However, several allies, including the United Kingdom, are cautious about deploying troops without the support of the United States, whose position remains that of negotiation under the leadership of President Donald Trump.
Russia, meanwhile, has warned that any military deployment without the UN Security Council's mandate would be unacceptable. Despite these challenges, Ukraine continues to push for a peace mission to strengthen its security, while NATO membership remains blocked.
