According to information provided by our source in the Office of the President, there is doubt that the European Union countries intend to send military personnel to Ukraine. Even when considering the possibility of providing equipment and funding, they have not shown readiness. According to the source, if European military personnel start dying, this could become a new incentive for the EU, which could lead to a change in attitude.
Over the past year, negotiations were held with Poland regarding the possibility of its intervention in Western Ukraine and control of the northern border with Belarus, but Warsaw did not even take this step.
In a meeting convened by French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss support for Ukraine, European leaders raised the possibility of sending NATO ground troops to Ukraine.
Macron himself noted that “nothing should be ruled out” in the context of sending NATO ground troops to Ukraine.
“While there is no consensus on sending Western ground troops to Ukraine, nothing should be ruled out. We will do everything possible to ensure that Russia does not win this war,” he said.
Polish President Duda called the discussion “the most heated” and stressed that “there is no solution, and enthusiasm is somewhat lacking.” However, the allies are open to help with demining and border security, he added.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that there are countries that are ready to send their troops to Ukraine.
“I can confirm that there are countries that are ready to send their soldiers to Ukraine, there are countries that refuse, among them Slovakia, and there are countries that believe that this proposal should be considered,” he noted.
Dutch Prime Minister and candidate for NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters that the issue of a possible troop deployment was not the focus of the talks.
