Washington Post: EU nations are considering deploying up to 30,000 troops to Ukraine.

European countries are considering the possibility of deploying a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine consisting of 25,000 to 30,000 troops.

Source. This was reported by The Washington Post, citing individuals familiar with the discussions.

According to the newspaper, it is expected that the peacekeepers will not be stationed along the front line but will be prepared to demonstrate strength if Russian forces attempt to reignite the conflict. The troops may be supported by larger forces outside of Ukraine if they need to bolster their numbers and move quickly.

Sources for the publication stated that France has prepared the most developed strategy: Paris is ready to send up to 10,000 personnel.

The support of the United States is crucial in preparing the peacekeeping mission, notes The Washington Post.

The idea of sending troops to Ukraine sparked outrage when French President Emmanuel Macron first suggested it last year.

However, the prospect of deploying troops in Ukraine has gained traction as Europeans seek to engage in negotiations between the Trump team and Moscow, which will determine the continent's security.

And although Washington rules out the possibility of deploying American troops in Ukraine, European officials assert that the Trump team does not dismiss the idea of supporting European forces and is inquiring about what assistance the U.S. might provide.

It has been revealed that the U.S. has sent questionnaires to European capitals regarding what forces and equipment they can provide for Ukraine.

Specifically, European needs include assistance in the areas of intelligence, as well as potential air cover or air defense support to protect the forces, according to four officials informed about the discussions.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday announced for the first time that he is ready to deploy British troops to Ukraine under an agreement "if necessary," and is urging other European leaders to make similar commitments. He stated that he did not take lightly the decision to send British servicemen "to a dangerous region," but that "any role in ensuring Ukraine's security helps guarantee the safety of our continent."

France and Britain were the first to initiate discussions about sending troops to Ukraine. In total, around 12 countries participated, including Poland, the Netherlands, Germany, and the Nordic and Baltic states.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reiterated ahead of the emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris that his country will not send peacekeepers to Ukraine. He emphasized that Warsaw will continue to support Ukraine in other ways.