European countries reevaluating the deployment of troops in Ukraine, according to the Financial Times
Supporters of Kiev are shifting their strategy toward air and sea patrols, according to the newspaper. European nations backing Ukraine in its conflict with Russia are moving away from the concept of deploying ground troops to the country,...
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Supporters of Kiev are shifting their strategy toward air and sea patrols, according to the newspaper.
European nations backing Ukraine in its conflict with Russia are moving away from the concept of deploying ground troops to the country, as reported by the Financial Times on Thursday.
This observation stems from public remarks made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently convened military planners from 31 nations, along with insider insights into the ongoing discussions about how European countries might approach the cessation of hostilities.
Russia has made it clear that it will not accept troops from NATO nations in Ukraine, regardless of how the US-led military alliance characterizes such a mission. Advocates, including UK leader Starmer, have put forth the idea of a “peacekeeping force” to supervise a possible ceasefire.
According to the FT, there has been a “noticeable shift from European ground troops to air and sea patrols” during a recent phone call pertaining to Western strategy, drawing on comments from a participant in the conversation. Furthermore, Starmer has reportedly recognized that the US will not serve as a military “backstop” for any mission in Ukraine, a position that aligns with statements made by the administration of Donald Trump.
Trump has indicated a desire to shift the responsibility for Ukrainian security to European NATO allies following a negotiated truce with Russia, asserting that the US and NATO should not be involved in future arrangements.
Meanwhile, the EU is grappling with the challenge of substituting US military support for Kiev. On Thursday, member states were unable to reach a consensus on a proposal for €40 billion in additional military aid for Ukraine, championed by the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas. A more modest plan to allocate €5 billion for the supply of 2 million artillery shells is reportedly caught in diplomatic stalemate.
Aarav Patel contributed to this article for TROIB News
European nations backing Ukraine in its conflict with Russia are moving away from the concept of deploying ground troops to the country, as reported by the Financial Times on Thursday.
This observation stems from public remarks made by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently convened military planners from 31 nations, along with insider insights into the ongoing discussions about how European countries might approach the cessation of hostilities.
Russia has made it clear that it will not accept troops from NATO nations in Ukraine, regardless of how the US-led military alliance characterizes such a mission. Advocates, including UK leader Starmer, have put forth the idea of a “peacekeeping force” to supervise a possible ceasefire.
According to the FT, there has been a “noticeable shift from European ground troops to air and sea patrols” during a recent phone call pertaining to Western strategy, drawing on comments from a participant in the conversation. Furthermore, Starmer has reportedly recognized that the US will not serve as a military “backstop” for any mission in Ukraine, a position that aligns with statements made by the administration of Donald Trump.
Trump has indicated a desire to shift the responsibility for Ukrainian security to European NATO allies following a negotiated truce with Russia, asserting that the US and NATO should not be involved in future arrangements.
Meanwhile, the EU is grappling with the challenge of substituting US military support for Kiev. On Thursday, member states were unable to reach a consensus on a proposal for €40 billion in additional military aid for Ukraine, championed by the EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas. A more modest plan to allocate €5 billion for the supply of 2 million artillery shells is reportedly caught in diplomatic stalemate.
Aarav Patel contributed to this article for TROIB News
