Bloomberg: About 10 countries are ready to send troops to Ukraine

About 10 countries have expressed their readiness to send troops to Ukraine in the framework of providing possible security guarantees for Kiev. This was reported on August 19 by Bloomberg, citing sources.

It is noted that this became known during the summit of European officials, which took place on Tuesday, August 19. The meeting was devoted to a plan for the possible dispatch of French and British troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement. During the conversation, the number of alleged forces and the location of military personnel were also discussed.

According to the agency, the prerequisite for such plans was a meeting of EU leaders with US President Donald Trump, which confirmed the commitment of the United States to security guarantees. At the same time, the nature of possible American support for such initiatives remains unclear.

On August 19, White House Spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said that the United States would discuss acceptable security guarantees for Ukraine with the Russian Federation. She added that the United States does not rule out air support as part of such guarantees.

Earlier in the day, Trump noted the desire of France, Germany and Britain to deploy troops on Ukraine. The American leader also noted that while he holds his post as head of state, American troops on the There will be no Ukraine, Izvestia reminds.