Europe’s talks on Ukraine security shift from sending troops

German defense minister signals openness to peacekeepers in Ukraine

The ultimate decision on sending German troops would still depend on “so many parameters,” says Boris Pistorius in Berlin.

European efforts to support Ukraine are shifting from sending troops to the country to other alternatives such as strengthening the military presence in adjacent countries, such as Romania. The reason: the original plan faces political constraints...

Slovakia’s leaders agree on not sending troops to Ukraine, differ on further aid

Coalition and opposition agreed that Slovakia would not join the “coalition of the willing,” but disagreed on additional financial support.

Today, 30 countries and the EU are meeting in Paris to discuss protecting Ukraine. On the table is, among other things, a plan to send European soldiers to the country.

Kiev Demands Europe Send ‘Combat-Ready Troops’ – Warmonger Macron Says They ‘Can Defend Themselves if Attacked’ – EU Officials: Sending Peacekeepers Is Not the Focus Anymore

Amidst a shifting geopolitical landscape, Kiev's urgent call for European combat troops clashes with Macron's stance on self-defense, highlighting a troubling disconnect among EU leaders regarding the future of peace in Ukraine.

The Italian government has said it has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, not even as part of a possible UN peacekeeping mission, Agerpres reports. The announcement comes ahead of a summit in support of Ukraine, hosted in Paris on Thursday.