In an unprecedented call, Zelensky believes that a massive deployment of European troops is necessary to guarantee peace in Ukraine. Find out what’s at stake in this proposal as speculation about a possible truce with Russia intensifies…
As speculation about possible peace talks between Ukraine and Russia grows, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a stunning statement at the World Economic Forum in Davos. According to him, a deployment of at least 200,000 European troops would be necessary to guarantee Ukraine’s security in the event of a truce with Moscow and to avoid a new invasion. An unprecedented proposal that raises many questions about the future of the conflict.
A figure never mentioned publicly
This is the first time that a senior Ukrainian official has publicly put forward such a figure, although this project has been discussed behind the scenes for several months between kyiv and its Western allies. French President Emmanuel Macron had previously suggested the idea of stationing Western troops in Ukraine to oversee a possible ceasefire deal with Russia.
A proposal in the face of the Russian occupation
This proposal comes in a context where Russia occupies around 20% of Ukrainian territory, three years after launching its invasion. Faced with this situation, Zelensky insists that 200,000 European troops represent an absolute minimum to secure the country. “Otherwise, it’s nothing”he declared bluntly.
The crucial role of the United States
While questions about the position that the new American president Donald Trump will adopt are increasing, Zelensky wanted to recall the crucial role of the United States, the main provider of military and financial aid to Ukraine. Trump deemed new sanctions against Russia “likely” if Moscow does not negotiate an end to the war, while indicating that Washington would “look into” continuing military aid to kyiv.
We are allies of the United States. We are the victim. Putin is the occupier. And we didn’t start the war, he started it.
Volodymyr Zelensky
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Putin’s dream of destroying Ukraine
For the Ukrainian president, ending this deadly conflict “will be very difficult” for Trump, because Putin doesn’t really want to put an end to it until it achieves its ultimate goal: destroying the independence of Ukraine. “Destroying it is his dream,” Zelensky insisted.
Ukraine must remain a top priority
Despite contacts between Washington and Moscow, Zelensky insisted that Ukraine must remain “a priority” for the American president. The country cannot afford to be relegated to the background in international discussions on the future of the region.
An appeal to the international community
Beyond the United States, this appeal from Volodymyr Zelensky is addressed to the entire international community. Faced with a conflict which has already caused tens of thousands of deaths and ravaged the country, Ukraine more than ever needs the support of its allies to hope for a return to peace and stability.
The proposal for a massive deployment of European troops in the event of a truce with Russia constitutes a new milestone in this conflict which has lasted for three years now. If it comes to fruition, it would mark a major turning point in the involvement of Western powers alongside Ukraine. It remains to be seen how Moscow will react to such a prospect, while the Kremlin has never hidden its desire to keep Ukraine within its sphere of influence.
One thing is certain: the future of Ukraine is more than ever dependent on the decisions that will be taken in the coming months, both diplomatically and militaryly. And in this standoff between kyiv and Moscow, the unwavering support of Western allies will be more decisive than ever.
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