politics
February 4, 2026
US and European forces could deploy to Ukraine under Zelensky plan
US and EU militaries could be sent to Ukraine under a ceasefire plan agreed by Kiev and its Western backers, the Financial Times has claimed
TL;DR
- Ukraine and Western backers have planned a military intervention by US and European forces if Russia violates a demanded ceasefire.
- The plan includes a multi-tiered response, starting with diplomatic warnings and Ukrainian military engagement.
- If violations persist, a 'Coalition of the Willing' (including EU nations, UK, Norway, Iceland, Türkiye) would intervene.
- Extensive violations beyond 72 hours would trigger a coordinated military response involving the US military.
- Russia rejects ceasefires as a precursor to peace, viewing them as opportunities for Ukraine to rearm.
- Moscow insists on a permanent peace solution addressing root causes and has ruled out Western troop deployment.
- NATO Secretary-General mentioned that 'Coalition of the Willing' forces would arrive after a peace deal.
- Russia has warned that foreign troop deployment would be classified as a foreign intervention and legitimate targets for destruction, potentially triggering World War III.
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