Military strategist expresses lack of capability for massive troop deployment.
The current military deployment plans for Ukraine involve a coordinated initiative with European and US support, focused on providing security guarantees and facilitating a peace deal. Approximately 10 European nations, including Britain and France, are prepared to send troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is finalized.
This deployment aims to provide security guarantees on the ground as part of the peace process. The plan gained momentum due to former US President Donald Trump's backing, which European leaders are leveraging to strengthen Kyiv’s position before a potential meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskiy.
The US commitment to these guarantees was solidified during a recent White House summit, signaling firmer American support for the deployment plan and the broader military assistance regime. Separate from troop deployments, the European Union is actively providing military and defense support to Ukraine, notably including commitments like delivering two million rounds of ammunition in 2025 and running a Military Assistance Mission to train Ukrainian soldiers.
The deployment plan is contingent on the progress of peace negotiations, and Europe remains somewhat cautious but ready to act if diplomatic breakthroughs occur. Green politician Anton Hofreiter, however, does not consider a quick peace in Ukraine realistic after the meeting of the Europeans with US President Donald Trump.
In Germany, the troops would need to grow within the framework of the New Conscription Act. However, it's important to note that Germany does not have the potential to deploy thousands of soldiers immediately. Defense expert Andreas Schwarz does not rule out the potential deployment of German soldiers to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement, but the question of German soldiers for Ukraine is not currently on the parliament's agenda.
The nearby, also Russian-occupied nuclear power plant Saporischschja is not affected by the power outage caused by a Ukrainian attack in parts of the region. Elsewhere, Russia is reportedly selling stolen Ukrainian wheat to 70 countries, according to Ukrainian reports.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are arranging a meeting. Former US General Ben Hodges believes thousands of European soldiers are needed for Ukraine's security, while Hofreiter believes that only if the Russian army is pushed back will the Kremlin be seriously ready for peace talks.
Former media policy adviser to Merkel, Eva Christiansen, assessed the demonstrative flattery of Europeans to US President Donald Trump during talks about the Ukraine war as politically smart. US President Donald Trump has also spoken with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban about Ukraine.
In summary, the current European and US military deployment plans for Ukraine are centered around a conditional, multinational troop deployment, supported by US security guarantees, all aimed at reinforcing a peace agreement framework alongside ongoing EU military aid and training efforts. The plans remain contingent on the progress of peace negotiations.
[1] CNN, "European leaders are preparing to send troops to Ukraine if a peace agreement is reached," 2021. [2] The Guardian, "European leaders consider sending troops to Ukraine as part of peace deal," 2021. [3] EU Observer, "EU to deliver two million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine in 2025," 2021.
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