Up to 30,000 peacekeepers: Europe considers sending several brigades to Ukraine
European countries are discussing the option of sending a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine to monitor Russia's compliance with a possible peace agreement.
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According to The Washington Post, the plan is to form a force of 25,000 to 30,000 troops. Their task will not be to be deployed along the front line, but to demonstrate force in the event of renewed hostilities on the part of Russia. Additional reserves may remain outside Ukraine to possibly reinforce the mission.
The United States has ruled out sending its own military, but Donald Trump's team is already exploring support for European missions. Some countries have already asked Washington for intelligence and potential air cover.
France could provide about 10,000 troops. The United Kingdom is also ready to deploy its forces, according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. At the same time, Sweden has confirmed its readiness to join the peacekeeping mission, while the Netherlands has stressed that the initiative depends on the political support of the United States.
Germany currently sees no prerequisites for sending troops, as the war is still ongoing. Poland also has no plans to participate in the mission, as Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a few weeks ago.
Source: The Washington Post.
