Countries Prepared to Deploy Troops to Ukraine, According to Report
In a significant development, approximately ten European Union (EU) countries, including France and the United Kingdom, are reportedly ready to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peace process security guarantee [1]. This move is part of a broader coalition known as the "Coalition of the Willing," which involves around 30 countries in total discussing deployment and assistance frameworks [1].
The troops, primarily serving in a reassurance and training capacity, would be deployed in non-contested areas inside Ukraine [1]. The exact list of all ten EU countries is not fully detailed in the available sources, but the coalition includes countries that are prepared to contribute troops for a non-combat "reassurance force" role [1].
As diplomatic and military planning continues, the EU is rushing to finalize arrangements ahead of a possible Ukraine-Russia peace meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and Russian President Vladimir Putin, expected in the coming weeks [1]. The plan involves sending this reassurance force alongside other support such as ammunition supplies and training programs provided by the EU [1][2].
The aim is to build on the efforts of US President Donald Trump. High-ranking military representatives from the USA and Europe met in Washington to discuss a possible peace agreement for Ukraine. US Chief of Staff Dan Caine held talks with European military chiefs to explore the best options for a potential peace agreement [3].
Trump has instructed his national security team to coordinate with European allies and continue discussions with Ukraine and Russia regarding these matters [3]. The pact among the participating countries is expected to be completed this week [4].
The United States is reportedly ready to provide further support, particularly in the air, but not for a ground deployment [3]. Antonio Costa, President of the European Council, has confirmed the talks on security guarantees for Ukraine [2]. Germany is reportedly considering engaging in security guarantees, but the concrete decision on the German contribution will be made at a later point in time [2].
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius of the SPD stated that any German contribution must be both politically and militarily determined [2]. Karoline Leavitt, White House spokeswoman, stated that security guarantees for Ukraine are a "big breakthrough" and crucial for ensuring lasting peace [4].
The situation remains fluid with ongoing diplomatic and military planning. No new information was provided about the expected completion of the pact this week or Antonio Costa's confirmation of talks on security guarantees for Ukraine [2]. No further definitive public list or confirmation of all ten EU countries currently exists in the sources [1].
If Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj meets with Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin within the next two weeks, he should be in a strong position [5]. The USA, EU, and the "Coalition of the Willing" are working together to support Ukraine and monitor a potential peace process.
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