US considers sending troops to Ukraine
The United States is considering Providing Ukraine with more stringent and long-term security guarantees, including providing intelligence to monitor the situation and even sending a limited contingent of troops, reports Politico.
What guarantees are discussed
According to the publication, the parties are currently discussing a 15-year warranty package, However, Ukraine insists on agreements for at least 50 years, to prevent Russia's repeated aggression.
The US side demonstrates a willingness to move from general declarations to practical security mechanisms, In particular:
systematic intelligence sharing;
US participation in ceasefire monitoring mechanisms;
the potential presence of a limited military contingent.
Negotiations in Paris
At the time of publication, ongoing Meeting between President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of France Emmanuel Macron. After that, Zelenskyy is to hold talks with US representatives. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The next meeting is scheduled for «Coalitions of the willing», where they will discuss specific security commitments of the allies to Ukraine.
Who is present
The negotiations also involve Kirill Budanov, the new head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, According to analysts, this indicates a focus on the security and intelligence components of future agreements.
Context.
Discussions on security guarantees have intensified against the backdrop of Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure. Western partners increasingly recognise that Without clear and long-term guarantees, any pause in hostilities will remain unstable.
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