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Zelenskyy Discusses Deployment Of Western Troops In Ukraine

From left: Luke Pollard, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Britain's Ministry of Defence, Poland's Minister of National Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Germany's Federal Minister of Def

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that he has engaged in further talks with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to safeguard a peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. This disclosure preceded a visit to Kyiv by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who arrived in the Ukrainian capital following a meeting in Warsaw with counterparts from France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Poland. These five European nations are among the top military spenders on the continent.

Pistorius emphasized Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine amidst anticipated policy shifts under the incoming U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The German Defense Minister's visit to Kyiv serves as a demonstration of solidarity, highlighting that Germany, as NATO's largest European member, stands alongside Ukraine alongside the group of five and other allies.

Concerns have been raised about the potential risks associated with deploying European troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine. While such a move could provide security guarantees and support any peace deal, there are fears that it may not deter future Russian aggression and could escalate tensions, potentially drawing European countries into direct conflict with Moscow and involving NATO, including the United States.

Ukraine's military capabilities have been strained by Russia's superior forces, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region. Despite this, Ukraine has developed a domestic arsenal of long-range drones and missiles, which it has utilized to target Russian infrastructure supporting the war effort. Recent drone attacks by Ukraine damaged industrial facilities in Russia's Saratov region, with claims of downed drones and no reported casualties.

As discussions continue regarding the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine, the situation remains complex and fraught with geopolitical implications. The need for security guarantees to underpin any peace agreement is paramount, as Ukraine navigates the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict with Russia.

For more updates on the war in Ukraine, visit AP's coverage.

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