The Times learned about the plans of France and Britain to send 15,000 troops to Ukraine

France and the United Kingdom are ready to send up to 15,000 troops to Ukraine as a peacekeeping contingent after a possible peace agreement. This was reported on January 7 by The Times newspaper, citing sources in the defense departments.

"Great Britain and France will send up to 15,000 soldiers <...> in the case of a peace agreement, which is significantly less than expected," the article says.

According to the newspaper, Britain initially considered sending 10,000 troops as part of a larger 64,000‑strong coalition, but these plans were deemed unrealistic due to a shortage of personnel.

Coalition of the Waiting: how the Europeans are imitating participation in the negotiations on Ukraine

Zelensky's consultations with France, the United Kingdom and the United States have not brought the crisis closer to resolution

On January 6, the Coalition of the Willing signed a declaration on the deployment of the military in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron clarified that the document sets out in detail all the components of security guarantees, and the participants agreed to create a single coordination center. The next day, the Politico newspaper reported on the refusal of the United States to sign declarations on security for Ukraine.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on December 23, 2025, that the moment was getting closer when Europe could start a war directly against Russia. According to him, the Europeans have openly declared their desire to arm and finance Ukraine, despite peaceful attempts by US President Donald Trump.

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