All articles tagged with #coalition of the willing
Britain and France are leading a Europe-led Coalition of the Willing to secure the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to de-mine and escort ships with legal backing and broad Asian participation, while the US remains divided and Iran presses toll demands; success depends on broad buy-in, capability, and a mandate amid a potential new crisis if Iran closes the strait again.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged Western allies to deploy noncombat ground troops to Ukraine to back a ceasefire and demonstrate commitment to a free Ukraine, a move that would mark a major policy shift; Britain’s defense ministry said the coalition is preparing for post-conflict deployment while Western officials have been wary of escalation.
The Financial Times reports a multi-tier Western plan to respond to Russian ceasefire violations in Ukraine: Ukrainian forces would issue a diplomatic/military response within 24 hours of a breach, followed by deployments from a UK- and French-led Coalition of the Willing, and, if violations persist, a broader Western-led force backed by the United States, with a 72-hour trigger for escalation, as talks in Abu Dhabi approach.
Witkoff and Kushner are set to attend the Ukraine Coalition of the Willing meeting amidst broader geopolitical tensions, with recent articles highlighting Europe's cautious stance towards Russia and the US's unpredictable commitments, especially under Trump's administration.
The European coalition is set to meet on Thursday to discuss Ukraine's security guarantees and response to Russia, amid increased Russian GPS jamming affecting EU officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, and ongoing tensions in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. The meeting will include key leaders like Macron, Starmer, and Zelenskyy, focusing on military support and diplomatic efforts, while Russia's military drills and hybrid threats continue to escalate tensions.
European countries are actively discussing security guarantees for Ukraine, with some ready to send troops for training, logistics, and presence in non-frontline areas, while others like Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Italy are not planning to deploy troops but may contribute in other ways.