Germany expresses reservations about Von der Leyen's proposal to dispatch European soldiers to Ukraine, deeming it too soon.
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has revealed that Europe is working on "quite precise plans" for a multinational deployment in Ukraine as part of post-war security guarantees. These plans, which are progressing well, will see European troops deployed in Ukraine, backed by the military capabilities of the United States.
The discussions about this deployment were initially sparked during a meeting held last month between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski, and several European leaders. The meeting focused on the deployment of tens of thousands of European military personnel in Ukraine.
Following this meeting, the European Commission officially began the discussion about the deployment of European Union soldiers in Ukraine in early 2025. This decision was linked to the response to the Russian invasion and European defense plans articulated by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
However, it is important to note that the European Union currently lacks a mandate to discuss the scenario of sending troops to Ukraine. The EU Commission President has stated that security guarantees are considered fundamental within a clear roadmap for the troop deployment in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the murder of Andriy Parubiy, the former Parliament Chief, has been linked to Russia. Ukrainian police are investigating this matter.
The European leaders who participated in the Washington meeting will meet again this Thursday in Paris to continue the conversations. The US President has assured Ursula von der Leyen of the US presence as part of the support for this deployment.
Despite this, Boris Pistorius, the German Defense Minister, has stated that it is premature to discuss the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine. He believes that the focus should be on achieving a peace agreement in Ukraine first.
Once a peace agreement is reached, Kiev will need a large number of soldiers with good salaries and modern equipment. Brussels will not only provide troops but will also maintain funding for the training and training of Ukrainian military personnel after a hypothetical peace agreement.
Russia, on the other hand, has been exhibiting a new rhetoric, exaggerating advances in Ukraine and threatening European leaders. Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, has been considered a "predator" by Ursula von der Leyen, who has had a negative experience with him and does not trust him to keep his word.
Elsewhere, China has announced it will present new nuclear weapons and laser technology on the anniversary of World War II. This development adds another layer of complexity to the geopolitical landscape.
In conclusion, the plans for the multinational deployment in Ukraine are "taking shape", with the European Commission President leading the discussions. However, the focus remains on achieving a peace agreement in Ukraine before any troop deployment can take place.
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