Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that "thousands" of Western soldiers could potentially be deployed as part of the security guarantees of a peace agreement to end the war with Russia. This could be considered a significant change in the course of the conflict.
Redaksiya reports that after Zelensky made this statement, discussions regarding Western countries providing security guarantees to Ukraine intensified further. According to the President, these guarantees envision the participation of military forces from various countries to ensure Ukraine's future security. This can also be considered a temporary measure until the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership is resolved.
Zelensky's statement could create a new impetus for strengthening Western support for Ukraine and for conducting peace talks with Russia. However, the realization of this step could face a number of political and military challenges. For example, the deployment of Western military forces in Ukraine could provoke a reaction from Russia and carries the risk of further escalation of the conflict.