Europe Reignites Talks on Troop Deployment to Ukraine

Secret discussions about deploying Western troops and private military companies to Ukraine have resumed amid increased long-range weapon deliveries to Kyiv, according to Le Monde. These talks are partly driven by concerns over potential changes in US support following Donald Trump's possible re-election. The UK and France are negotiating defense cooperation to strengthen European security, with no official troop deployment yet authorized. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has stated that all options remain open, and French President Emmanuel Macron has previously considered troop deployment if Russian forces advance significantly.