Allies could deploy support forces to Ukraine: Macron reveals key condition
Photo: Emmanuel Macron (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Allies are ready to deploy support forces in Ukraine immediately after the signing of a peace agreement between Kyiv and Moscow, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
"There can be no lasting peace if the Ukrainian army is limited in its ability to defend itself and deter any aggression. Therefore, the main guarantee of security for Ukrainians and for us is a strong army," Macron says.
According to the French President, after the signing of the peace agreement, support forces may be deployed away from the front line, for example, in Kyiv or Odesa.
According to his plans, the support forces will include British, French, and Turkish troops. Their main goal is to train Ukrainian military personnel and ensure security.
Sending allied troops to Ukraine
Earlier, the Coalition of the Willing announced its readiness to deploy deterrent forces in Ukraine. After a meeting at the White House, about 10 countries agreed to send troops to Ukraine. The coalition will also send its military planners to the US for consultations.
In particular, Germany stated that it does not rule out the possibility of deploying its military contingent in Ukraine. Belgium, in turn, said it was ready to send its troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission after the end of the war with Russia.
At the same time, in August, it was reported that the vast majority of Europeans do not support sending their countries' military contingents to Ukraine as part of security guarantees.
According to polls, most Britons are happy for their military to participate in any peacekeeping mission, but would not want to provoke a confrontation with Russia.
