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Ukrainian Troops May Defend EU Borders Amid Ongoing Conflict

11/18/2025

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Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defense, said Ukrainian troops could help defend the EU's eastern borders if peace is reached.
He said Ukrainian forces would bolster deterrence alongside Germany's armored brigade and rotating U.S. battalions in the Baltic.
The proposal remains hypothetical as hostilities continue.
The remarks come as Ukraine's NATO membership talks stall due to resistance from the United States and other allies.

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Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defense, said Ukrainian troops could help defend the EU's eastern borders if peace is reached.
He said Ukrainian forces would bolster deterrence alongside Germany's armored brigade and rotating U.S. battalions in the Baltic.
The proposal remains hypothetical as hostilities continue.
The remarks come as Ukraine's NATO membership talks stall due to resistance from the United States and other allies.