Zelensky, Macron discuss possibility of peacekeeping force in Ukraine

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President Volodymyr Zelensky and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the possibility of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine during a meeting in Brussels on Dec. 18, Zelensky said. Zelensky is holding talks with EU and NATO leaders during a two-day European Summit at the EU Council in Brussels on Dec.

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18-19. The two leaders discussed Ukraine's key priorities, including bolstering air defense capabilities, training more Ukrainian brigades, and strategies for achieving peace. "We also see that we need reliable guarantees for a peace that can be brought closer," Zelensky said. "We continued to work on the initiative of President Macron regarding the presence in Ukraine of forces that can contribute to stabilization on the path to peace." Macron has spearheaded the idea of sending troops to Ukraine in some capacity since February 2024. With U.S. President-elect Donald Trump set to return to the White House in January, European leaders are preparing to play a greater role in supporting Ukraine's defense needs. The Wall Street Journal reported on Dec. 12, citing undisclosed official sources, that Trump wants European troops to monitor a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.

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