NATO Allies Consider Deploying Troops to Ukraine in Noncombat Roles

Estonia leads discussions on sending soldiers to support Ukrainian forces, potentially as part of a broader NATO mission.

Estonia is seriously evaluating the deployment of troops to western Ukraine to free up Ukrainian soldiers for front-line duties.
French President Macron and Baltic states support noncombat troop deployment, while Germany and the U.S. remain cautious.
Estonian officials emphasize the preference for a collective NATO mission but do not rule out smaller coalitions.
Russian officials warn that NATO troop presence in Ukraine would be a significant escalation.
The debate reflects growing concerns about Ukraine's defense capabilities and the broader implications for regional security.