🚨 France weighs sending 6,000 troops to Ukraine, with President Emmanuel Macron outlining a post-peace-deal deployment plan in a closed briefing to top political and military leaders.
🛡️ Troops would be stationed far from the front line, focused on escort, training, and support for Ukrainian units rather than direct combat or frontline operations.
🏛️ Plan sparks political debate in France, as some opposition parties demand a UN mandate, while parliament is expected to hold a dedicated debate on the deployment within weeks.
🤝 Part of wider European effort, with the UK and other allies considering contributions to a broader “Coalition of the Willing” to guarantee Ukraine’s security after a peace agreement.