European leaders have conducted a virtual conference call to discuss potential security guarantees for Ukraine in a forthcoming peace agreement with Russia. This follows a meeting involving Donald Trump and various European leaders, focusing on resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that the security support might include troop presence, intelligence sharing, and financial aid. The UK and France have expressed readiness to contribute soldiers, while Germany remains cautious. Key uncertainties include troop deployment locations and engagement rules against Russian forces.
Zelenskyy emphasized that support could manifest in various forms, including the presence of troops, intelligence sharing, security provision in air and sea domains, or financial assistance.
Emmanuel Macron affirmed the necessity of on-ground support for Ukraine, indicating readiness from France and the UK to deploy soldiers as part of a reassurance force.
The coalition of the willing, comprising nearly 30 countries, is expected to assist, although specifics regarding the extent of involvement and coordination remain ambiguous.
Key concerns involve how western troops might be positioned along a ceasefire line, the nature of their engagement rules, and the scope of their peacekeeping roles.
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