Europe split over troop pledges ahead of talks on postwar Ukraine force
Kyiv’s allies are under pressure to contribute to a planned multinational force
Kyiv’s allies are under pressure to contribute to a planned multinational force

If EU leaders genuinely believe Kyiv’s independence matters, they must deploy combat troops to guarantee any ceasefire

Turning the document into something acceptable for Kyiv and its European allies will be a mammoth diplomatic undertaking

Draft envisages major concessions by Kyiv on land, size of armed forces and weapons

EU and Nato leaders warn they must be given a voice on the most pivotal moment in the war

US pledges support to European-led ‘deterrence’ force after Paris summit focused on security guarantees

Proposal envisages major concessions by Kyiv and rollback of American military assistance