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European countries are developing plans to deploy a military contingent in Ukraine after the war ends as a security guarantee for Kyiv. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated this in an interview with the Financial Times .
According to her, EU states already have a "clear roadmap" agreed upon with the United States. "We reached an agreement at the White House. The work is progressing very well," the head of the European Commission noted. She emphasized that the final decision on sending troops will be made by each country individually, but the likelihood of a future mission is becoming increasingly real.
Von der Leyen announced that the European Union is exploring new sources of funding to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces after the peace agreement is signed. According to her, Kyiv will require "a significant number of troops with decent pay, as well as modern weaponry." Brussels also intends to continue funding the training of Ukrainian military personnel after the peace agreement is signed.
Negotiations on security guarantees for Ukraine are expected to take place in Paris on September 4. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Ursula von der Leyen will participate in the meeting.
