European leaders gathered in London on Sunday, agreeing to create a peace plan for Ukraine aimed at securing U.S. support for long-term security guarantees. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain, Ukraine, France, and other nations would form a “coalition of the willing” to present the proposal to the United States.
“This is not a moment for more talk. It’s time to act,” Starmer said. “Time to step up and lead and to unite around a new plan for a just and enduring peace.” Details of the plan remain unclear, though French President Emmanuel Macron suggested it could involve a one-month ceasefire for air and sea attacks, leaving ground combat unaffected.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy left London with “Europe’s clear support” and a commitment to continue diplomacy, stressing the importance of unity between Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S.
The summit also addressed growing concerns over defense spending, with leaders stressing the need for Europe to increase military investments. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized that Europe must “turn Ukraine into a steel porcupine.”
As tensions rise with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has voiced skepticism about continued support for Ukraine, European leaders are seeking ways to maintain diplomatic pressure on the White House.
