The U.S. refrained from commitments regarding peacekeepers in Ukraine, while France is ready to send troops after the cessation of hostilities.
After the "Coalition of the Willing" summit in Paris, the U.S. did not join a joint communiqué with Europe and Ukraine regarding participation in peacekeeping forces. This was reported by Politico.
According to special envoy of President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, security protocols are largely agreed upon, but the participation of American troops in the peacekeeping operation has not been agreed. France, in turn, is ready to send "several thousand troops" after the cessation of hostilities, Emmanuel Macron reported.
Transatlantic relations remain a pressing issue: the discussion of Greenland, which could escalate the situation, was not commented on at the summit, although the White House noted that "various options," including military intervention, remain on the table.
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It is worth reminding that the security guarantees agreement provides for the deployment of up to 20,000 peacekeepers in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire. Following the summit in Paris, Macron confirmed that "thousands of French soldiers" could be sent to Ukraine after the ceasefire.
At the same time, Sweden is ready to provide Ukraine with Gripen fighters and resources for demining the Black Sea after signing a peace agreement with the Russian Federation. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that after the war, his country would provide air and naval forces to maintain peace in Ukraine.
On the other hand, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that her country would not send peacekeepers to Ukraine.
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