France and Britain are proposing a one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine that covers air, sea, and energy infrastructure attacks, excluding ground fighting, according to French President Emmanuel Macron and his foreign minister. The proposal aims to gauge Russian President Vladimir Putin's commitment to peace. Macron mentioned that European ground troops would not enter Ukraine in the near future, focusing instead on negotiations and reaching a peace agreement before considering troop deployment. Monitoring air, sea, and energy infrastructure could involve NATO assistance and negotiations with Russia to prevent large-scale attacks.

Concerns have been raised over the feasibility of the truce, with the Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressing awareness of the plan. The UK armed forces minister did not confirm the proposal, emphasizing ongoing discussions among allies. European leaders intend to present a Ukraine peace plan to the United States, with Germany considering substantial funds for defense and infrastructure. The urgency to boost defense spending has escalated following recent developments, leading to an upcoming EU summit on supporting Ukraine and enhancing European security.