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By Staff Writer | Open Chronicle with Agencies
The European Union is preparing detailed plans for the deployment of multinational troops to Ukraine as part of a broader post-war security framework, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed in an interview with the Financial Times published Sunday (31).
Von der Leyen stated that the plan envisions a multinational force composed of “tens of thousands” of European troops, supported by U.S. capabilities, including command-and-control systems, surveillance assets, and intelligence infrastructure. “President Trump assured us that there will be an American presence as part of this protection mechanism,” von der Leyen said, emphasizing that these commitments were made “clearly and repeatedly.”
According to the FT, the framework was shaped during a meeting last month that brought together U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and senior European leaders. The initiative marks a significant step in formalizing security guarantees for Ukraine, designed to deter further aggression from Russia and stabilize the country after the current conflict.
The plan is expected to be a centerpiece of discussions at a high-level summit in Paris on Thursday (4), hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Key figures set to attend include German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, and Ursula von der Leyen.
The deployment, while still in its planning stages, underscores Europe’s determination to assert itself as a military and strategic actor in the defense of Ukraine, while maintaining close coordination with Washington. For many observers, it signals a turning point in Europe’s security doctrine, moving from financial and military aid toward the direct stationing of European forces on Ukrainian soil.
The summit in Paris is expected to refine the operational framework, including the timeline, composition, and scope of the multinational force. Diplomats caution, however, that significant political challenges remain, particularly regarding parliamentary approval in several EU member states and concerns about potential Russian retaliation.
Still, the political symbolism of a united European-led force, backed by American support, represents a major evolution in Western strategy for Ukraine. “This is not only about Ukraine’s defense, but about the credibility of Europe’s security architecture,” von der Leyen stressed.
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