European countries supporting the idea of deploying their military forces to Ukraine to oversee a potential “ceasefire” could send a total of 25,000 to 30,000 troops.
This information was reported by The Washington Post based on data from four informed officials.
The size of the potential military contingent Europe could send to Ukraine was revealed in responses to a letter from the U.S., in which they asked European nations to detail their capabilities for supporting Kyiv.
According to WP sources, European states are currently prepared to provide several brigades for potential deployment in Ukraine, with an estimated total of 25,000 to 30,000 troops. The sources also pointed out that European troops “would not be stationed along the front line but would be ready to show force if Russian troops resume the war.”
Additionally, the troops in Ukraine could be supported by a larger number of forces outside the country “if there is a need to quickly increase strength and advance,” The Washington Post writes.
The most detailed military planning for such a mission has reportedly been conducted by France, which is estimated to be able to provide about 10,000 troops.
Two sources told WP that other European countries are more hesitant or are facing issues related to limited military resources.
The U.S. has previously publicly acknowledged the possibility of deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine to monitor a potential “ceasefire” but has stated that U.S. troops will not participate in such a mission.
