“Great Britain believes that European security guarantee for Ukrainian It can be provided with a much smaller number of soldiers than from 100,000 up to 150 thousandabout which the president spoke about last week Wołodymyr Zelanski” – said” The Guardian “.
According to data from the Ministry of Defense, the European security forces could be Tens of thousands of soldiers and even less.
At the same time, it was noted that The situation would have to be monitored. “The safety package can mean Intensive use of intelligence, observation and reconnaissance abilities For monitoring all Russian attempts to violate the agreed line when suspending weapons or during a final peace agreement. “
“The Guardian”, citing sources, pointed out that alternative scenario there was a complete absence of European troops in Ukraine and controlling the situation only by using intelligence.
Wołodymyr Zelnski with safety guarantees. Gave the number of soldiers
In an interview with “The Guardian” last week Wołodymyr Zelanski estimated that for the safety of Ukraine to his country there should be from 100,000. up to 150 thousand soldiers. The president assessed that “It will be almost impossible “to achieve, taking into account the European troopsbut not American anymore.
According to data from the British army, it could even be stationed in Ukraine Two brigades of soldiers from many European countries. The brigades usually consist of several thousand military.
On Monday, the Washington Post donated, citing sources in BrusselsThat In the event of a weapon suspension Europa She could send about 30,000 to Ukraine. soldiers. As reported, these forces would be stationed on the territory of Ukraine, acting as deterrence. It was noted that Soldiers would not go directly to the demarcation line.
The sources of “The Guardian” did not confirm this information, but indicated that “Forces of similar numbers are the most likely“.
NATO troops in Ukraine. Russia: unacceptable
Head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov After Tuesday's meeting with the US delegation in Rijadzie stated that “expansion NATOabsorption of Ukraine by the North Atlantic Alliance, is a direct threat to the interests of the Russian Federation, A direct threat to our sovereignty“.
He also added that The appearance of soldiers from NATO countries in Ukraine “is unacceptable”.
The meeting in Riyadh took place without the participation of representatives from Ukraine. As President Zelnski announced, Kyiv He will not accept the agreement generated without its participation.