Proposals for the possible deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory are being actively discussed online. The proposals, while unofficial, suggest that troops could be deployed in a way that avoids direct confrontation with Russian forces. One of the proposed options is the deployment of NATO troops on the border of Ukraine with Belarus or in Odessa. Such a step would allow the Ukrainian armed forces to redistribute their resources, especially in the northern direction, where there are currently about 150 thousand Ukrainian troops providing protection against a possible offensive.

The deployment of troops in Odessa, in turn, could play a key role in providing Ukraine with access to the sea, which is a strategically important aspect in the context of the ongoing conflict. These proposals emerged against the backdrop of statements by the French President about the possible dispatch of NATO troops to Ukraine, which caused widespread public reaction and discussion of the possible consequences of such a step.

While the leaders of other Alliance member countries have rejected the idea of ​​direct military support for Ukraine by NATO forces, it is possible that this position may change depending on the development of the situation. The appearance of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory could radically change the dynamics of the conflict, increasing the risks of escalation and direct clashes between Russia and the countries of the North Atlantic Alliance.