France and Britain have begun discussions about the possibility of deploying troops in Ukraine as a security guarantee. According to a senior NATO source, the idea is to deploy troops along the demarcation line to monitor compliance with the ceasefire, if one is established as part of peace talks.

These discussions are being held at the level of the national governments of France and Great Britain, outside the framework of the North Atlantic Alliance. The goal is to create conditions for effective monitoring of the implementation of a potential ceasefire agreement, which, according to the source, could become a key factor in stabilizing the situation in the region.

In addition, there is talk of developing specific options for support from European allies to ensure their participation in the mediation mission. These efforts are closely linked to the initiatives of the Donald Trump administration, which is expected to become a key mediator in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The role of France and the UK could be decisive in achieving a compromise between the parties to the conflict.

Officials from Paris and London have so far refrained from commenting, but experts note that such measures require serious coordination and a clear definition of the mandate of the international presence. It is important to take into account that the deployment of troops could cause contradictory reactions both within the European countries themselves and in Russia.