Europe Explores Troop Deployment to Ukraine in Ceasefire Talks

Discussions focus on European-led security guarantees as U.S. pressures for peace and Russia resists foreign troop presence.

European nations are considering deploying troops to Ukraine under a non-NATO framework to deter future Russian aggression if a ceasefire is reached.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for robust security guarantees, citing Russia's history of breaking past agreements.
French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a Korean armistice-style model, involving Western troops stationed in Ukraine as a rapid reaction force.
Russia strongly opposes foreign troop presence in Ukraine, with officials warning it could lead to escalation and viewing it as a red line.
U.S. President Donald Trump has pressured Europe to take on more responsibility for Ukraine's security while signaling reduced American military support.