Twenty-six nations express interest in involving themselves in the Ukraine operation, as stated by French President Macron. - Twenty-six nations, as asserted by French President Macron, express interest in engaging in a military operation alongside Ukraine.
In a significant development, discussions regarding a potential peacekeeping force in Ukraine have attracted the interest of 26 countries. These talks, which took place in undisclosed locations, involved several European leaders and US President Donald Trump.
The meeting of the so-called coalition of the willing concluded with a conversation between President Trump and the leaders of Germany, Italy, Poland, and France. Germany, Italy, and Poland have formally agreed to participate in the deployment, while the United Kingdom and several other European nations have also signaled their readiness to send troops.
France's President Emmanuel Macron announced the participation of 26 countries, stating that they are considering a deployment to Ukraine. Besides France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, about ten other countries have formally signaled their intention to send troops.
Germany's contribution to the security guarantees could include strengthening Ukrainian air defense, as announced by the German government. The US participation in the deployment will be clarified in the coming days, following a conversation between several European heads of state and government and President Trump.
It is important to note that no new information about Russia's stance on the deployment has been provided. The current location of the consultations is not specified, but it is known that they took place.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) participated in the consultations regarding the deployment to Ukraine via video link and was also part of the call with Trump regarding the deployment. Despite the lack of new information about the ceasefire situation in Ukraine, the discussions indicate a growing international commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
As the situation unfolds, it is expected that more details about the potential deployment will be revealed, providing a clearer picture of the international community's response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
