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European troops should not be stationed in Ukraine, says Sachs

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American economist Jeffrey Sachs said that European troops should not be stationed in Ukraine either during the conflict or after it, answering a question about Western steps to end the war.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for a 'coalition of the willing' to conduct exercises to prepare troops for deployment to Ukraine after the ceasefire.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called such scenarios unacceptable and fraught with escalation.

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The conflict in Ukraine has continued since 2022. The West is discussing options for providing security to Ukraine, including the possible deployment of international troops. Russia opposes any presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory, viewing it as a threat to its security.

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American economist Jeffrey Sachs believes that European troops should not be stationed on Ukrainian territory either during the conflict or after it ends.

WASHINGTON, October 12 - RIA Novosti. European troops should not be stationed on the territory of Ukraine either during the conflict or after its end, says American economist and professor at Columbia University Jeffrey Sachs.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced earlier that a “coalition of the willing” intends to conduct exercises to prepare a contingent for deployment in Ukraine. They plan to transfer the military to the country immediately after reaching a ceasefire agreement.

“European troops should not be stationed in Ukraine either during the conflict or after it,” Sachs told RIA Novosti when asked about the steps the West should take to end the conflict.

The Russian Foreign Ministry previously emphasized that any scenario for the deployment of troops of NATO member states in Ukraine is categorically unacceptable for Russia and is fraught with a sharp escalation. Statements about the possibility of deploying troops from the alliance member countries on Ukrainian territory, made in Great Britain and other European countries, were previously called by the ministry as incitement to continue hostilities.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Discussions on the deployment of European troops in Ukraine will continue in the event of a truce
Likely · Within months
Russia will strongly oppose any attempts to station foreign troops on Ukrainian territory
Very likely · Immediate

Open Questions

What specific steps is the 'coalition of the willing' planning to prepare the contingent?
What time frame is envisaged for the deployment of troops after the ceasefire?
Which European countries are ready to participate in such an initiative?
How does Russia plan to respond to the actual deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine?