'Coalition of Willing' leaders set out stance on Ukraine ceasefire pathway

Britain's PM Starmer co-chairs the Coalition of the Willing videoconference call with European leaders on Ukraine, in London
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer co-chairs the Coalition of the Willing videoconference call with European leaders on Ukraine, ahead of the expected meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, in London, Britain, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor/Pool
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Britain, France and Germany, co-chairs of the so-called "Coalition of the Willing", set out their position on the pathway to a ceasefire in Ukraine in a statement released after a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

"Ukraine must have robust and credible security guarantees to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity," said the joint statement, published by Britain two days before a planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

"The Coalition of the Willing is ready to play an active role, including through plans by those willing to deploy a reassurance force once hostilities have ceased.

"No limitations should be placed on Ukraine’s armed forces or on its cooperation with third countries. Russia could not have a veto against Ukraine's pathway to EU and NATO."

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