Frustrated by the previous absence of results and the resistance of the Serbian parties to any peace progress, the Western powers, led by French President Jacques Chirac, decided to set up a strong and deterrent force on site in order to support the western diplomatic efforts. France, The United Kingdom and the US decided to send a multinational brigade to the Sarajevo area (Mount Igman), supported by an airmobile brigade and an armored battalion in reserve. The MN Brigade consisted of 4000 military (2000 French, 1500 British, 500 Dutch). The creation of the Force was authorized by UN Resolution 998 on 16 June 1995.