The text discusses the challenges faced by European leaders, particularly the UK and France, in establishing a peace plan for Ukraine following a summit. It highlights the need for a substantial international military presence to support a ceasefire, the reliance on US military capabilities, and the complexities of negotiating with Russia under President Putin. The text emphasizes the difficulties in achieving a credible deterrent force without US support and the ongoing threat posed by Russia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)