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Macron Proposes EU Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine with 40,000 Troops

Dec 12, 2024, 11:55 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Warsaw on December 12, 2024, to discuss the possibility of deploying peacekeeping forces in Ukraine after the war ends. During his meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, they explored the idea of an EU peacekeeping mission, potentially involving up to 40,000 troops. This initiative aims to ensure that Russia does not violate a future ceasefire or defined demarcation lines. The discussions come in the wake of Macron's recent meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where European support for Ukraine was a key topic. Poland, with its strategic location and growing military potential, is seen as a crucial partner in this plan. The talks also reflect growing concerns about potential reductions in U.S. aid to Ukraine under the new Trump administration, prompting Europe to consider taking a more significant role in supporting Ukraine.