European Nations Discuss Troop Deployment Plans for Ukraine Security

The U.S. has requested European nations to outline their potential contributions of troops and military equipment for Ukraine, as part of a security guarantee in the event of a peace settlement with Russia. This initiative reflects growing concerns among European leaders about the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump's potential negotiations with Moscow that might overlook their interests. Reports indicate that the UK and France are leading efforts to establish a joint military presence in Ukraine to enforce any future peace agreement. Discussions on this topic have been ongoing for a year, but urgency has increased amid fears of unilateral U.S. decisions. Although no final decisions have been made regarding the composition of peacekeeping forces, the involvement of European nations is seen as crucial to safeguarding Ukraine's interests. Meanwhile, the Kremlin has expressed that any foreign troops in Ukraine without a UN mandate would be viewed as legitimate targets.