Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:19am on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday International
European leaders have called for a multinational force to protect Ukraine after any peace deal with Russia. The proposal was discussed during talks in Berlin with US and Ukrainian officials. Leaders said progress was made after the US agreed to offer security guarantees to Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the move a major step forward. Former US President Donald Trump said a ceasefire may be closer than ever. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks remain difficult, especially on territory. Leaders also backed Ukraine’s path to the European Union and support for a strong national army. (PC: sky news)
