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Russia warns UK, French troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets'

Russia's Foreign Ministry warned that British and French troops in Ukraine would be treated as "legitimate targets" for Russian attacks, in response to a declaration signed by leaders in Paris on potentially deploying forces there in the event of a ceasefire, spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Jan. 8, according to the BBC.

8 January, 04:20 PM

Kyiv seeks 27 Patriot systems from US

Kyiv wants to order 27 Patriot air defense systems from a US manufacturer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with the Guardian on Nov. 9. after a devastating Russian drone and missile attack on the country’s energy grid.

10 November 2025, 08:29 AM

EU weighs troops training and border monitoring inside Ukraine

The EU moves to training Ukrainian forces inside Ukraine and expanding other forms of support — including border monitoring, veteran assistance and strengthened cybersecurity for Ukraine, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) reported on Oct. 19.

20 October 2025, 08:07 AM

'Coalition of the willing' fails to agree on troop deployment to Ukraine

The international “Coalition of the willing” has failed to reach a consensus on the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine following the end of active hostilities, Austrian Kurier outlet wrote on Sept. 4.

5 September 2025, 08:28 AM

Poland rules out post-war Ukraine deployment

Poland will not send troops to Ukraine as part of any post-war peacekeeping mission, Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Aug. 20, a stance he said has broad support from both the government and the public.

20 August 2025, 08:25 PM

Starmer urges U.S. to back European peacekeepers in Ukraine

US should provide security support for potential European peacekeepers in Ukraine, as a lasting peace — not just a temporary ceasefire — requires strong guarantees, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, Reuters reported on Feb. 26.

27 February 2025, 09:00 AM

Poland won’t send troops to Ukraine but offers logistics support, Tusk says

Poland will not deploy soldiers to Ukraine but is prepared to assist a peacekeeping mission with logistics, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in a video statement on X on Feb. 26.

26 February 2025, 05:45 PM

Canada seeks role in security guarantees for Ukraine – Foreign Minister

Canada is willing to play a role in securing peace in Ukraine after the war with Russia ends, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said, CTV News agency reported on Feb. 18.

19 February 2025, 09:40 AM

Western troops in Ukraine plan gains steam with Trump’s return

Ukrainian officials believe that the deployment of 40,000 to 50,000 foreign troops as security forces along the frontlines could be feasible, the Financial Times wrote on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 01:17 PM

Zelenskyy clarifies statement on foreign troops in Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has provided clarification on his previous remarks regarding the potential deployment of 200,000 foreign troops to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in an interview with Bloomberg Television, released on Jan. 22.

23 January 2025, 10:10 AM

Lithuania open to troop deployment in Ukraine

Lithuania will consider sending troops to Ukraine if Kyiv officially requests this kind of support from its Western allies, the country's Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said in an interview with Lithuanian broadcaster LRT on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 02:56 PM

Too early to discuss peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, says EU's top diplomat

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, believes it is premature to discuss sending a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine without first achieving peace, she said in Brussels on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 02:03 PM

Macron to discuss European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine with Polish PM

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Poland on Dec. 12 to discuss a European peacekeeping mission aimed at preserving Ukraine’s sovereignty, Polish outlet Rzeczpospolita wrote on Dec. 10.

11 December 2024, 12:14 PM

Supporting Ukraine is vital for global stability - Keir Starmer

To support Ukraine in its fight against Russia is the United Kingdom's direct interest, the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, Politico reported on Dec. 2.

3 December 2024, 11:19 AM

EU reaffirms support for Ukraine, but rules out troop deployment for now, spokesperson says

The EU is not currently discussing the deployment of troops to Ukraine, the European Commission spokesperson, Paula Pinho, said at a briefing on Dec. 2, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

2 December 2024, 05:45 PM

European majority opposes sending troops to Ukraine — survey

A majority of Europeans oppose their nations sending troops to Ukraine for military involvement, a survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) revealed on July 3.

3 July 2024, 03:52 PM

Germany won't be joining France in sending military instructors to Ukraine

Germany will not be joining France in sending military instructors to Ukraine to train soldiers, said German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, reported Süddeutsche Zeitung.

30 May 2024, 11:12 AM

Finnish PM rules out troops for Ukraine amid Russian advances

Sending Finnish troops to Ukraine is not feasible, even if Russia advances deeper into the country’s territory, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said, according to Finnish media outlet Yle on May 27.

28 May 2024, 12:45 PM

Polish troops to Ukraine possible – Polish FM

Poland won’t rule out sending troops to Ukraine – at least publicly, with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski saying “We should not rule it out, and leave Putin guessing about our intentions,” to Gazeta Wyborcza on May 28.

28 May 2024, 12:32 PM

France's Defense Ministry walks back Syrskyi's comments that French military instructors headed to Ukraine

Discussions with France and other countries regarding the introduction of military instructors from Ukraine's allies remain ongoing, Ukraine's Defense Ministry said on Facebook.

28 May 2024, 10:09 AM

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