NATO allies and European Union members join Poland in pledging support for Ukraine’s security via military and financial assistance, while Russia’s President Putin warns of potential destruction if foreign troops are deployed.
EU Commits to Security Guarantees for Ukraine
In a summit in Paris, leaders from 26 countries declared their readiness to participate in a military mission in Ukraine once a ceasefire is achieved. Support for rebuilding the Ukrainian military and ensuring land, air, and sea safety were among the pledges made by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Ukrainian President Welcomes International Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude towards the EU and European institutions for their active work on establishing security guarantees for Ukraine. He stated that, although specific numbers were not determined, Ukraine may receive thousands of foreign soldiers as part of these guarantees.
Putin’s Warning on Foreign Troops in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that if foreign troops are deployed in Ukraine, their destruction would be justified. “While each country has the right to choose how to ensure its own security, the security of one country cannot be guaranteed at the expense of another,” Putin said.
