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Western Allies and NATO Reject Macron's Proposal for Troop Deployment to Ukraine

NATO and European countries emphasize support through non-combat means, as Macron calls for increased military aid and a new missile coalition.

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. More than 20 European heads of state and government and other Western officials are gathering in a show of unity for Ukraine, signaling to Russia that their support for Kyiv isn't wavering as the full-scale invasion grinds into a third year. (Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool via AP)
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Overview

  • Western allies reject Macron's suggestion of European troop deployment to Ukraine, emphasizing support through military and humanitarian aid.
  • NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg states there are no plans for NATO combat troops on the ground in Ukraine, highlighting the alliance's right to support Ukraine's self-defense.
  • European leaders meet in Paris to reaffirm support for Ukraine, with Macron urging for more military and budgetary support amid concerns of aid fatigue.
  • Germany, Poland, and other European countries rule out sending troops to Ukraine, aligning with NATO's stance to avoid direct conflict with Russia.
  • Macron's proposal for a new coalition to deliver medium- and long-range missiles to Ukraine gains support, despite the absence of plans for troop deployment.