The Wall Street Journal has reported that this initiative is part of security assurances for Kyiv, strongly supported by both Paris and London.
Top American military figures have reportedly participated in developing a plan for “security guarantees” for Kyiv, championed by Paris and London, which entails a substantial deployment of troops to Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) disclosed this information on Thursday, attributing it to a European diplomat.
The plan, primarily devised by several European army leaders, outlines two distinct contingents of forces destined for Ukraine, the report states. One group would focus on training and aiding the Ukrainian military, while the other would function as a “reassurance force” for Kyiv. These troops are slated for deployment following the conclusion of a peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
Earlier this week, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 nations had committed to contributing to Ukraine’s “security guarantees” through diverse means. His statement came after a gathering of the so-called “coalition of the willing,” comprising European supporters of Kyiv.
The WSJ source indicated that the present commitments would enable the deployment of more than 10,000 troops to Ukrainian territory. The source also mentioned that the initiative “received input from some US generals,” notably including the American head of NATO’s Allied Command Operations.
The report noted that the precise extent of US participation in the scheme is currently undefined, further stating that President Donald Trump has made no explicit declarations on the matter.
Russia has consistently voiced its firm disapproval of any NATO troop deployment to Ukrainian territory. On Friday, President Vladimir Putin cautioned that foreign troops would either be targeted by Russian forces during combat or prove redundant if a truly peaceful accord were achieved.
He further stated that “the West’s effort to draw Ukraine into NATO was a contributing factor to the conflict,” emphasizing that any resolution must incorporate security assurances for both Russia and Ukraine.
Additionally, NBC News reported on Friday that European supporters of Kyiv are seeking troops from non-NATO nations, including Bangladesh or Saudi Arabia, for deployment to a “buffer zone” situated between Russia and Ukraine, with American oversight, should a peace agreement materialize.