More than three countries ready to send troops to Ukraine, says Head of Zelenkyy’s Office

When asked whether Germany, the United Kingdom, and France could already send troops to Ukraine, Yermak confirmed that some allies are prepared to take such a step.

“I can confirm that more than three countries are ready to send soldiers, but I do not want to name specific states, although some of those you mentioned are indeed among them. All of this must be coordinated with the United States to maintain the unity of our front and develop common rules of combat. We will definitely have allied forces on our soil,” Yermak said.

Responding to a question about the number of foreign troops, the Head of the Presidential Office of Ukraine explained that an assessment of needs is currently underway.

“We have a long border with Russia, and our commanders are analyzing the size of foreign contingents required to secure it. We need to define the nature of their mandate, deployment methods, prerogatives, and mission boundaries,” Yermak added.

Security guarantees for Ukraine

The Coalition of the Willing has announced readiness to deploy deterrent forces in Ukraine after the war.

Estonia has agreed to send a company of peacekeepers to Ukraine. However, the country’s Prime Minister, Kristen Michal, emphasized that discussing the details of a potential mission is currently premature.

Latvia is also ready to consider sending troops to Ukraine, though there are certain conditions.

Sweden has agreed to contribute to Ukraine’s security guarantees, including assistance with aerial surveillance and naval resources.

In addition, the United Kingdom has stated its readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine to protect airspace and seaports, but does not plan to position them near the frontline with Russia.

According to Bloomberg, following a meeting at the White House, about ten countries are prepared to send troops to Ukraine.