Europe calculates military presence in Ukraine amidst Trump talks
European leaders are reaching out to Donald Trump's team, attempting to discern what type of military support they might receive from the USA to maintain peace following the end of the war in Ukraine. To demonstrate their commitment, Europe is considering deploying 25 to 30 thousand soldiers in Ukraine, but away from the front lines, claims "The Washington Post".
European supporters of Ukraine are striving for a role in the negotiations from which they have been excluded by Donald Trump, says "The Washington Post". According to the newspaper, the idea of deploying troops in Ukraine has gained popularity among European leaders, as the Trump administration is swiftly moving towards direct negotiations with Moscow.
"The latest iteration of European planning envisions a 'reassurance' or 'deterrence' force of a few brigades, possibly 25,000 to 30,000 troops, who would not be stationed along the contact line but would stand ready as a show of force if Russian forces tried to restart the war, they said. The troops could be backstopped by more forces outside Ukraine in case they need to ramp up and move quickly," claims "The Washington Post", citing information from officials who wish to remain anonymous.
"The troops could be backstopped by more forces outside Ukraine in case they need to ramp up and move quickly," it reads.
Summit in Paris: Security issues in the context of Ukraine
Let us recall that an informal summit convened by French President Emmanuel Macron is taking place in Paris. Monday's meeting in the French capital addresses security issues in light of recent announcements by US President Donald Trump regarding Ukraine. European Union leaders, the head of the European Commission, the head of NATO, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom are in attendance.
