Sat Mar 15 13:33:33 UTC 2025: ## UK to Host Peacekeeping Force Meeting Amid Ukraine Conflict
**London, UK** – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Saturday that military chiefs will convene in the UK on Thursday to formulate plans for a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine. This follows a virtual summit of approximately 25 world leaders where the group agreed to accelerate efforts supporting a potential peace deal, moving into an operational phase.
According to a Downing Street statement, the meeting signaled a shift in focus, with the onus now placed on Russia. “We agreed that now the ball was in Russia’s court,” Starmer stated. He further emphasized that President Putin must demonstrate genuine commitment to peace by agreeing to a ceasefire based on equitable terms. The statement criticized Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine and delays regarding previous ceasefire proposals as contradictory to claims of seeking peace. The planned meeting indicates a significant step towards concrete planning for a post-conflict scenario in Ukraine.
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