Ukraine has agreed with its Western partners that any sustained violation of a future ceasefire agreement by Russia would trigger a coordinated military response from Europe and the United States, the Financial Times reported today, citing sources familiar with the discussions.
According to the report, the plan was repeatedly discussed in December and January between Ukrainian, European, and U.S. officials. It envisages a multi-layered response to any breach of an agreed ceasefire by Russia.
Envoys from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington are expected to meet in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday and Thursday for talks aimed at ending the war, the Financial Times reported.
Under the proposal, any Russian ceasefire violation would trigger a response within 24 hours, beginning with a diplomatic warning and, if necessary, actions by the Ukrainian military to halt the violation.
If hostilities continue beyond that point, the plan foresees a second phase, involving intervention by forces from the so-called “coalition of the willing,” which includes several EU member states, as well as the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, and Turkey.
The newspaper adds that in the event of a broader attack, a coordinated response by a Western-backed force, including the U.S. military, would be activated 72 hours after the initial violation.
