ANSA that there should be strategic ambiguity regarding the deployment of foreign troops to Ukraine .
“So far, the discussion has revolved around which countries are ready to send soldiers to Ukraine and which are not: I believe that nothing can be ruled out and a certain strategic ambiguity should be maintained on this issue,” said Kallas.
Kallas stressed that Europe could “play its role” if a ceasefire were indeed reached and it were necessary to send troops to verify its compliance.
“The choice in this regard in any case remains with Ukraine,” she noted.
In addition, Kallas stated that she is already “building bridges with the US administration.”.
"But when I hear messages from member states that have negotiated with the Trump administration... they are no longer saying that ending this war is so easy. Maybe we should ask ourselves whether a ceasefire would be useful for the Russians, so that they do not give up on their goals, because Ukraine is having a hard time right now, but we are overestimating Moscow: their economy has entered a difficult phase, between sanctions, deficits, inflation, lack of personnel," Kallas said.
She noted that continuing to support Ukraine is also “in the interests of the United States,” as Moscow’s victory “will strengthen China, Iran, and North Korea, which are already acting together.”.
The EU reported that there is still no consensus among European Union members on sending instructors to Ukraine to train the Ukrainian military.
The Times, citing sources, reported that the British military leadership is currently studying the possibility of sending its instructors to Ukraine, initially to the west of the country.
The Council (EU) has decided to extend the mandate of the EU Military Assistance Mission in Support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine) for another two years, until 15 November 2026, with a budget allocation of almost €409 million for the period from 14 November 2024 to 15 November 2026.
