International Countries Prepare to Deploy Military Personnel to Ukraine in Support of Trump's Security Strategy
Retired US Army Colonel Richard Williams has suggested a potential personal "quid pro quo" between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, following a reported "hot mic" moment. However, policy experts warn that Putin may be outmaneuvering Trump in the Ukraine situation.
In an attempt to address this, European military officials are set to meet their US counterparts to work out robust security guarantees for Ukraine. The first stage of the proposed plan involves bolstering Ukraine's military with training and reinforcements.
Trump has directed his national security team to coordinate with European friends and continue discussions with Ukraine and Russia. The talks will involve NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and the military leaders of member states.
European leaders are planning to translate Trump's support into a concrete security plan for Ukraine. About 10 countries, including Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, and the Baltic states, have expressed their willingness to send troops as part of a future peace deal for Ukraine. Britain and France are also prepared to send hundreds of soldiers, stationed away from the front line in the second stage.
Poland, however, opposes sending troops due to low public support. Trump has ruled out US boots on the ground, but Washington could help in the coordination and provide other means of security guarantees, such as intelligence sharing, border surveillance, provision of weaponry, and possibly air defense.
Despite Trump's stance, Russia launched one of its largest assaults in weeks during a meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. Matt Duss, executive vice president at the Center for International Policy, stated that Trump is being handled by Putin.
By ceding ground on key issues, Trump risks handing Putin a diplomatic victory while leaving Ukraine with "toothless and ineffective" security guarantees, according to both experts. The terms of the security guarantees for Ukraine are expected to be arranged within the coming days, preferably this week, according to Antonio Costa, president of the European Council.
As the situation continues to evolve, the international community remains committed to finding a peaceful solution and ensuring Ukraine's security and sovereignty. The Netherlands, for instance, has already deployed 2 of 3 Patriot batteries to Poland, demonstrating a shared commitment to regional security.
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