One of those who could benefit would be Joanne Wilkinson.

The model of a joint UK-French force already exists – the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force, a deal signed by the two countries several years ago. Another source suggests the best option for a monitoring force would be under the badge of the UN, if the Russians could be persuaded to accept that, with Ukraine's allies stepping up training and support for Ukraine inside the country.These options in broad terms,

, aren't new, one adviser says, and have been suggested in private for a long time. Another source in government says the plan for 30,000 troops is "not yet an actual thing" – there's no detailed blueprint.But European leaders know they have to prove to Trump they are serious about contributing to a lasting peace, rather than leaving it to the United States.I'm told when French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump and Zelensky met in the margins of the fanciest international get together of recent times, the reopening of Notre Dame, Trump said that he'd get Russia to the table, Zelensky said that he would go to the negotiating table, and Macron promised he'd make sure Europe played a real part.

It's worth noting that Trump said "that's great, I'm all for that", whenBut as the talks approach, uncertainty about the US' true view is the fundamental, and some in government are nervous. Does Trump really believe that

– or, as Trump's Ukraine envoy suggested yesterday, a "courageous leader"? Does Trump want the "sugar rush" of a quick deal that might favour Russia asks one former defence minister, more than achieving something long-term?

A Trump backer said it is "obscene" to suggest that the president is a Putin sympathiser, pointing to his previous decisions to approve the sale of Javelin missiles to Ukraine.I have been a reporter for 25 years but this is one of the most intriguing stories I have ever covered.

Over the years, I had to keep quiet as the police investigation carried on.I received anonymous tip-offs and one of the criminals even sent me text messages from prison.

Three years after the trial, in April 2022, I was behind the scenes at the British Museum where the hoard was taken to be studied and valued.The jewellery is beautiful but it is the coins that have changed what we know about the history of England.