Ongoing battle for Ukraine's security assurances persists - Ongoing efforts to ensure security assurances for Ukraine persist
In the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, European NATO members are contemplating a significant deployment to Ukraine, but only with the assurance of US support. This potential move comes as Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no signs of making substantial concessions to end the three-and-a-half-year-long invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has demanded a direct meeting with Putin, yet there has been no indication that such a meeting will take place. In fact, Putin reportedly proposed a meeting only if there's a prospect of a favourable outcome, but Zelensky learned about this proposal from "American partners".
The EU treaties contain a military assistance clause, and consultations regarding forms of support for Ukraine against potential aggression from Russia have been held with Western supporters. However, there have been no concrete assurances from Washington yet regarding the deployment.
Meanwhile, President Zelensky emphasizes the importance of a strong Ukrainian army as a central element for future security guarantees. He has also submitted a new proposal to the US for the protection of Ukrainian airspace, but details remain undisclosed.
Zelensky also advocates for Ukraine's accession to the EU as a security guarantee, and he suggests that depriving Russia's war machine of money and resources is key to achieving peace. His sentiments are echoed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who agrees with Trump's criticism of EU members still buying Russian oil.
Russia, however, categorically rejects the presence of international NATO troops in Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry has also rejected Western considerations for security guarantees, including the deployment of troops from NATO countries to Ukraine. If there's no acceptable agreement for Moscow, Russia is ready to continue the war.
The fighting continues in Ukraine, with air raid alerts triggered again in many regions of the country overnight. Despite a decrease in oil business with Russia in recent years, the Russian oil pipeline Druzhba continues to transport oil towards Hungary and Slovakia.
It's worth noting that the deployment of European NATO countries in Ukraine would likely be a large-scale training mission, not a classic peacekeeping force. No countries have publicly committed to deploying ground, air, or naval troops specifically to enforce a ceasefire or peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. Only 26 Western countries are ready to deploy troops to secure a ceasefire or peace, but Germany is not yet committing to participation.
As the situation remains volatile, the international community continues to watch closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to this long-standing conflict.
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