Europeans could potentially send up to 30 thousand troops to Ukraine - WP
European countries could potentially send 25 to 30 thousand troops to Ukraine if there is a ceasefire agreement.
The Washington Post writes about this with reference to informed sources, Censor.NET reports.
It is noted that the number of potential military contingent was disclosed in responses to a letter from the United States, where they asked European countries to detail their capabilities to support Kyiv.
WP sources said that European countries are currently ready to provide several brigades for potential deployment in Ukraine with an estimated number of 25 to 30 thousand.
The interlocutors of the publication point out that the European military "will not be deployed along the contact line, but will be ready to demonstrate force if Russian troops resume the war."
In addition, troops in Ukraine could be supported by more forces outside the country "in case they need to rapidly build up and advance."
WP writes that the most thorough military planning for such a mission has been done by France, which is estimated to have about 10,000 troops.
Two WP sources say that other European powers are still more concerned or facing problems with limited military forces.
The United States has previously publicly allowed for the possibility of deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor a potential "truce," but has said that U.S. troops would not participate in such a mission.
Earlier it was reported that the United States sent a questionnaire to European countries asking them what contribution they could make to guaranteeing Ukraine's security. The document also asks what European governments would need from Washington to participate in ensuring security measures in Ukraine.
