This is what Bloomberg reports citing sources.
Allies generally agree with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that the U.S. should provide troops for any future peacekeeping forces in the country, sources told the publication.
In Europe, there are indications that Washington may support this idea, despite Trump’s initial reluctance. At the same time, it is emphasized that it is still too early to discuss in detail how future peacekeeping forces in Ukraine will be structured.
Currently, Europeans are trying to form a vision for the new administration as Trump prepares to engage with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
One unnamed senior European official remarked that if Europe were forced to send troops on its own, it could undermine trust in guarantees and create a rift in NATO, as it would effectively signal the end of transatlantic cooperation within the Alliance.
Meanwhile, a senior Western diplomat stated that Trump’s team has shown a willingness for the U.S. to focus on security guarantees for Ukraine, which they privately acknowledge as inevitable.
However, in exchange for these commitments, Washington may expect Europe to take on a larger share of any potential agreement. According to the diplomat, Europeans understand that the U.S. expects them to provide the bulk of the troops, while Trump views the war in Ukraine as a European issue.
Trump’s team has also indicated that the new administration does not intend to directly engage in the reconstruction of Ukraine. Some aspects, they suggested, may be taken on by the private sector.
Back in February 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron discussed sending his troops to Ukraine at a meeting he convened with partner countries of Kyiv in Paris. However, he noted at that time that states had not yet reached a consensus on this issue.
In November, the French publication Le Monde reported that certain European leaders had returned to the discussion about the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine due to the possible refusal of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump to assist Kyiv.
Meanwhile, American media circulated a plan to resolve the war in Ukraine, allegedly proposed by advisors to the newly elected president of the United States.
This plan, in particular, includes the establishment of a demilitarized zone along the frozen front line between Russia and Ukraine, with security there guaranteed by troops from European countries.
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that partner troops in Ukraine could be one of the best tools to compel Russia to peace. However, he emphasized that the European peacekeeping mission should not replace Ukraine's NATO membership.
Previously, there were statements about the readiness to send peacekeepers from Italy and Germany. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius noted that Russia must also agree to the European peacekeeping mission.
At the same time, Poland stated that it does not plan to send its troops.