France views European military response in Ukraine as a laboratory for a post-Trump NATO'
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Following a hypothetical peace agreement, Ukrainian and French leaders have intensified efforts to form a coalition to deploy around 30,000 troops in Ukraine to promote stability. French President Macron and British Prime Minister Starmer believe this coalition will help test European military frameworks in alignment with U.S. strategies. Discussions involving multiple countries aim to ensure coordination under NATO's structure, enhancing security not only in Ukraine but also in neighboring allied countries such as Romania, as part of broader defense initiatives.
During high-level discussions, Macron highlighted the coalition of the willing as a crucial step towards stabilizing Ukraine, testing a new operational framework for Europe.
The initiative proposes deploying around 30,000 European troops to Ukraine, emphasizing collaboration with U.S. efforts and enhancing security in allied nations like Romania.
Macron maintains regular communication with both Zelenskiy and Trump to ensure that European military actions align with American strategies, demonstrating unwavering French support.
The coalition aims to operate under NATO’s oversight, borrowing from the Berlin Plus agreements which allow for EU missions without requiring full NATO involvement.
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