As of March 23, 2025, Europe’s “Coalition of the Willing,” led by the UK and France, aims to secure peace in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, now in its third year. This coalition of about 20 nations, mostly European and Commonwealth countries, might deploy peacekeepers or provide logistical support to enforce a ceasefire. The US, under President Trump, is pushing for a deal and has paused aid to Ukraine to encourage talks, while Russia, engaging directly with Trump, seeks a resolution but opposes European troops. India, balancing neutrality with ties to Moscow and the US, and China, a Russian ally interested in Ukraine’s post-war rebuilding, are being courted to join. Their participation could broaden support and align with India’s stability goals and China’s economic interests, though distrust—Russia’s NATO fears and Ukraine’s security demands—keeps their roles uncertain.
