European soldiers heading to Ukraine: here are Zelenskyy and company's five points for peace

European leaders are exploring the possibility of deploying soldiers to Ukraine, signaling a potential shift in international involvement in the ongoing conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer are reportedly leading efforts to establish post-war security guarantees for Ukraine, working as heads of a "coalition of the willing."

This initiative aims to bolster Europe's role in diplomatic efforts, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy actively seeking to enhance the continent's influence. Zelenskyy has also been attempting to communicate directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reportedly through intermediaries such as Roman Abramovich.

Peace negotiations, which have been facilitated by the United States for months, remain at an impasse. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly rejected proposals for a ceasefire and has also dismissed an open letter from President Zelenskyy. The Kremlin has expressed openness to European participation in talks but suggested former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as a mediator, a proposal rejected by both Kyiv and Brussels.