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European Allies Unite for Ukraine Peacekeeping Amid Doubts

9/2/2025

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European allies are forming a peacekeeping force for Ukraine, with troop commitments expected by week's end. Estonia and Lithuania have pledged troops, and Romania will provide airfield access. Trump supports strategic involvement but opposes troop deployment.
Experts question the feasibility of a ceasefire, viewing it as a potential tactic for Putin to regroup. Concerns arise over Trump's vague commitments and Ukraine's request for $100 billion in US weapons.
Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov states no meeting with Zelenskyy is planned, highlighting the need for a developed agenda for peace talks. European leaders, including Macron, doubt Putin's willingness to negotiate while pursuing military success.

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European allies are forming a peacekeeping force for Ukraine, with troop commitments expected by week's end. Estonia and Lithuania have pledged troops, and Romania will provide airfield access. Trump supports strategic involvement but opposes troop deployment.
Experts question the feasibility of a ceasefire, viewing it as a potential tactic for Putin to regroup. Concerns arise over Trump's vague commitments and Ukraine's request for $100 billion in US weapons.
Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov states no meeting with Zelenskyy is planned, highlighting the need for a developed agenda for peace talks. European leaders, including Macron, doubt Putin's willingness to negotiate while pursuing military success.