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Zelenskyy Considers Macron's Proposal for Foreign Peacekeepers Until NATO Membership

Dec 9, 2024, 12:33 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated openness to French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to deploy foreign troops in Ukraine as a temporary security measure until the country secures NATO membership. This proposal comes amidst ongoing discussions about Ukraine's NATO accession, with Zelenskyy planning to discuss the matter with U.S. President Joe Biden. The deployment of foreign troops, potentially including peacekeepers, would serve as a security guarantee, ensuring a ceasefire and providing stability until Ukraine's integration into NATO is formalized. Zelenskyy made these comments during a press conference in Kyiv with Friedrich Merz, the leader of Germany's opposition.