Trump suggests deploying Eurean peacekeepers in Ukraine – media

That is according to Suspilne, citing The Wall Street Journal and reported by Ukrinform.

Sources say Trump wants Eure to take the lead in supporting and defending Ukraine, highlighting the possibility of invving Eurean forces in a peacekeeping re.

Currently, the prosal remains in early discussions, with key details — such as which countries might participate, the composition and size of the forces, and the U.S.'s re — still undecided. Trump's transition team is reportedly drafting initial prosals, with major decisions expected flowing consultations with U.S. allies and potentially Russian President Vladimir Putin.

French officials emphasize that the initiative would require at least minimal backing from the United States.

According to sources, Trump has also urged Eurean leaders to exert more pressure on China to influence Russia to cease its aggression. One suggestion invves using trade tariffs against China should it fail to support peace efforts.

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Any Eurean forces deployed to Ukraine, officials stress, would not erate under NATO's banner to avoid provoking direct confrontation with Russia. Instead, they might function as part of a peacekeeping mission or a monitoring group.

Eurean governments, however, are wary of being drawn into a conflict with Russia, and the Kremlin is likely to reject any plan invving foreign tros in Ukraine. There are additional concerns that Russia could exploit a ceasefire to regroup its forces for renewed offensives.

As previously reported by Ukrinform, Trump recently criticized Ukraine for its alleged use of American missiles to strike Russian territory last month.