Europe again discusses sending troops to Ukraine - Le Monde
Discussions about sending Western troops and private defense companies to Ukraine have resumed.
This was reported by Le Monde, citing sources, Censor.NET reports.
They began again against the backdrop of Donald Trump taking office in January 2025.
According to Le Monde, in February, when French President Emmanuel Macron spoke publicly about the possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine, it provoked "sharp opposition" from some countries, including Germany. However, in recent weeks, discussions have resumed, in particular during the visit of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to France.
"Talks are underway between the UK and France on defense cooperation, including the creation of an allied strike force in Europe focused on Ukraine and European security in general," a military source told the newspaper.
"The media will recall the statement of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who said that there are no ‘red lines’ in supporting Ukraine."
Deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine
At the end of February 2024, French President Macron said that "we cannot rule out" the possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine. He later added that his resonant words had been carefully considered.
At the same time, the French president's statements provoked a negative reaction from the governments of the allied countries, whose leaders were quick to assure that they would not send troops.
Moscow reacted angrily to Macron's remarks, warning that the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine would inevitably lead to a conflict between Russia and NATO.
