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4w ago

France and UK to Send Joint Mission to Ukraine to Assess Potential Troop Deployment

The mission, announced by Macron, will identify strategic sites for a potential European force if a ceasefire is reached, though European leaders remain divided on the plan.

Selenskyj und Keir Starmer nach dem Gipfel der „Koalition der Willigen“ in Paris
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Overview

  • French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that a French-British mission will be sent to Ukraine in the coming days to prepare for a potential European troop deployment in the event of a ceasefire.
  • The mission, described as 'reassurance troops,' will not operate on the front lines and is not a peacekeeping force.
  • The mission aims to identify critical locations for potential deployment, aligning with Ukraine's specific defense priorities.
  • European leaders, including Germany's Olaf Scholz, expressed skepticism about the feasibility and form of a broader troop deployment, with no unanimous agreement among EU states.
  • France pledged €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including advanced weaponry and reconnaissance tools, while Macron called on China to play a more active role in peace negotiations due to its dialogue with Russia.