London: Military chiefs from across Europe are scheduled to gather in London on Thursday to deliberate on the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Saturday. The meeting aims to establish "strong and robust plans" to support a peace agreement, highlighting the urgency for a coordinated response to the ongoing conflict. According to Anadolu Agency, Prime Minister Starmer addressed reporters following a virtual summit attended by around 25 leaders, including representatives from the European Commission, European nations, NATO, Canada, Ukraine, Australia, and New Zealand, forming what is referred to as the "coalition of the willing." Starmer expressed his hope that these discussions would lead to concrete commitments of support for Ukraine as it seeks a peace agreement with Russia. "This is the moment to keep driving towards the outcome that we want to see: to end the killing, a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and lasting security for all of us," Starm er emphasized. He commenced the summit by asserting that Russian President Vladimir Putin would eventually need to engage in peace talks. Starmer criticized Putin's approach to the prolonged conflict, highlighting Kyiv's willingness to embrace a US-backed 30-day unconditional ceasefire as evidence of its commitment to peace. In contrast, he accused Putin of stalling the peace process. "If Putin is serious about peace, I think it's very simple, he has to stop his barbaric attacks on Ukraine and agree to a ceasefire, and the world is watching," Starmer stated. Earlier in the week, Putin expressed readiness for a ceasefire but insisted that any truce must address the fundamental causes of the conflict. Starmer also discussed the significant impact that sanctions have had on the Russian economy. He argued that intensifying sanctions would further pressure Russia, stating, "Doubling down and increasing the sanctions will cause even more pressure on the Russians." Furthermore, Starmer pledged to enhance militar y support for Ukraine, tighten sanctions on Russia's revenue streams, and explore all legal avenues to ensure Russia bears the financial burden for the damage inflicted on Ukraine. He underscored the direct implications of European instability on the UK, remarking, "Because the impact of what happens in Europe always washes up on our shores." Additionally, Starmer affirmed the UK's steadfast position on nuclear weapons, asserting, "We will do everything we can to prevent any increase in the availability of nuclear weapons," a stance consistently upheld by successive UK administrations.