FT: European leaders split into three groups on security guarantees for Ukraine
Meeting at the White House on August 19 (Photo: president.gov.ua)

The members of the "Coalition of the Resolute" are divided on the issue of providing security guarantees for Ukraine, including the deployment of troops. About this reports Financial Times, citing two people briefed on the discussions.

According to the interlocutors, the coalition is roughly divided into three groups.

One group is ready to deploy troops on the territory of Ukraine, including Britain. Another is against it, such as Italy, and the majority, which includes Germany, is still undecided.

At the same time, the Elysee official said that the countries willing and able to provide security guarantees have completed the technical work.

"Today, we have enough contributions to be able to tell the Americans that we are ready to assume our responsibilities, provided they assume theirs," the official said.

  • on September 1, the German Defense Minister criticized the statement of the head of the European Commission on sending partner troops to Ukraine.
  • on September 3, NATO's Rutte said that on September 4 or "shortly thereafter" he expects clarity on whether the what are the security guarantees Europe will be able to offer Ukraine after the end of a full-scale war.
  • On the same day, French President Macron said that Europe is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees on the day when a peace agreement will be signed.