Macron to Discuss Deployment of 40,000 Peacekeepers in Ukraine with Poland

Dec 11, 2024, 11:20 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet with Polish leadership in Warsaw to discuss the potential deployment of a European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The mission, which could involve up to 40,000 troops from EU and/or foreign countries, aims to deter further Russian aggression. This initiative follows consultations with US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The proposal comes at a time when the Russian Armed Forces are advancing in key areas, while the Ukrainian Armed Forces struggle to stabilize the front lines. Macron's visit to Poland on Dec. 12 will focus on Poland's readiness to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, potentially involving EU military personnel.