European leaders in Paris are discussing the issue of sending military forces to Ukraine. This was reported by the Financial Times.
According to the source, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that there is a "clear roadmap" for the deployment of troops in Ukraine. She noted that security guarantees are important and an agreement has been reached with the US on this matter.
A force consisting of tens of thousands of soldiers could be sent under the command of European countries. The US will assist with command, intelligence, and surveillance systems.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Ursula von der Leyen have been invited to the meeting in Paris. The meeting is taking place on the initiative of French President Emmanuel Macron.
