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UK and France Discuss Sending Troops to Ukraine Amid Conflict Escalation

Nov 25, 2024, 02:18 PM

European countries, particularly France and the United Kingdom, have resumed discussions about the possible deployment of troops to Ukraine, according to reports from Le Monde. The discussions have intensified following Donald Trump's election win, with concerns over the potential cessation of U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine. The talks involve sending both national troops and private military contractors to Ukraine, aimed at supporting the country amid escalating conflict. These discussions are part of broader defense cooperation talks between France and Britain, focusing on forming a core group of European allies to ensure Ukraine's security and broader European stability. The deployment scenarios include sending troops if Russian forces break through towards Kyiv, as part of plans to strengthen disengagement talks, or to help train the Ukrainian Army after an armistice.