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world5 days ago•5 min saved

UK and France Commit Troops as NATO Eyes Potential Ukraine Peace Deal

European countries including France, the UK, Germany, and Spain are planning to deploy troops to Ukraine in a postwar scenario, with France and the UK formalizing their intentions. However, the US has not committed to protecting these troops, raising concerns about the security guarantees for a potential European-led force. The coalition of the willing, comprising about 30 countries, aims to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction, but key questions remain about the specifics of troop contributions and US involvement.

via DW|

#european-troops #paris-security-guarantees #postwar-deployment

world6 days ago•4 min saved

Russia opposes European troop deployment in Ukraine amid escalating tensions

Russia opposes plans for European and US-led troops in Ukraine, warning they are dangerous and could be targeted militarily. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks, causing casualties and infrastructure damage, amid warnings of a potential massive Russian offensive. Western efforts to establish a stabilisation force are discussed, but tensions remain high as European countries continue to import Russian LNG, and political debates in the UK about military involvement in Ukraine persist.

via The Guardian|

#european-troops #kyiv #russia

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Europe Considers Troop Deployment to Secure Ukraine Postwar

Europe, particularly the UK and France, are considering deploying around 10,000 troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees to end the conflict with Russia, but U.S. support and NATO implications remain uncertain amid Russia's opposition and geopolitical complexities.

via EurAsian Times|

#european-troops #nato #russia

world4 months ago•7 min saved

Ukraine Seeks Security Guarantees Amid Postwar Challenges

President Trump has pledged US involvement in security guarantees for Ukraine, but the specifics remain unclear amid complex geopolitical challenges, including Russia's opposition and the uncertain role of NATO and European troops in a postwar settlement.

via The New York Times|

#european-troops #nato #russia

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"Russian Spy Chief Warns Macron Over Ukraine Remarks"

Russian President Putin's spy chief criticized French President Macron for not ruling out sending European troops to fight Russian soldiers in Ukraine, calling the remark extremely dangerous and irresponsible. The spy chief warned that such statements show a high degree of political irresponsibility among Europe's leaders and could lead to a nuclear war. The tensions between Russia and the West have escalated since the invasion of Ukraine, with the US cautioning that a conflict between Russia and NATO could trigger World War Three.

via Yahoo News|

#european-troops #international-relations #macron

international-relations1 year ago•5 min saved

"European Leaders Reject Sending Troops to Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions with Russia and NATO"

French President Macron openly discussed the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to help Kyiv win the war against Russia, prompting a hawkish response from the Kremlin and causing European leaders to scramble. While a NATO official stated that there are no plans to deploy combat troops in Ukraine, Macron announced the creation of a coalition to supply Ukraine with missiles. The urgent need to rearm Ukraine reflects the impact of the war on European arms stockpiles, leading Macron to shift from his longstanding opposition to buying arms for Ukraine from outside the EU.

via CNN|

#european-troops #international-relations #macron

international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"Kremlin Warns of Conflict as NATO Considers Ground Troops in Ukraine"

The Kremlin warned that sending European troops to fight in Ukraine would lead to inevitable conflict with NATO, as French President Macron opened the door to the possibility. This comes as the war in Ukraine has strained Russia's relations with the West, with the risk of escalation and the specter of a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO looming large. Despite the ongoing crisis, the United States has stated it has no plans to send troops to fight in Ukraine.

via Reuters|

#conflict #european-troops #international-relations

international-relations1 year ago•12 min saved

"Kremlin Warns of Conflict with NATO Over Potential European Ground Troops in Ukraine"

The Kremlin warned that sending European NATO-member troops to Ukraine would make a Russia-NATO conflict inevitable, while Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its forces were stopping Ukrainian forces from crossing the Dnieper river. Meanwhile, veteran human rights activist Oleg Orlov was sentenced to prison in a trial condemned as politically motivated, and North Korea reportedly sent thousands of containers of munitions to Russia. Additionally, the UK expects Russia to continue using energy as a coercive instrument, French President Macron said sending Western troops to Ukraine has not been ruled out, and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy expressed concern about defending a Black Sea grain corridor without new U.S. military aid.

via CNBC|

#european-troops #international-relations #kremlin