
AI-generated summary
France has announced its readiness to send troops to Ukraine after the establishment of a ceasefire within the framework of a “coalition of the willing.” Other European countries may follow suit, but the exact number of soldiers ready to deploy is unknown.
European troops should not be stationed in Ukraine. This opinion was expressed in a conversation with RIA Novosti by American economist and professor at Columbia University Jeffrey Sachs.
“European troops should not be stationed in Ukraine, either during the conflict or after it ends,” Sachs said. This is how he answered the question about Western actions that will contribute to ending the Ukrainian conflict.
Earlier it became known that France is ready to send its military personnel to Ukraine immediately after the ceasefire is established. The dispatch can be carried out within the framework of a “coalition of the willing” to provide assistance to Kyiv. Other European countries may also follow the example of France and send their military to Ukraine, but at the moment it is unknown exactly how many soldiers these states are ready to send.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
France will send troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire is established
Likely · Within weeks
Other European countries may follow France's example and send their military to Ukraine
Possible · Within months

US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to an energy truce, effective immediately. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky expressed surprise, but noted that Kyiv would support the initiative if Moscow agreed. Moscow has not yet commented on the statement. Trump also called on Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian refineries in the context of a diesel deal that has drawn criticism in the United States and Europe. Zelensky linked the possibility of holding elections in Ukraine with the 60-day truce proposed by Putin.
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