Europe Ukraine Secret Plan!

Europe is supposedly hatching a “top-secret plan” to send troops to Ukraine to maintain peace after the war. The UK and France are at the helm of this hush-hush operation, though they’re keeping it under wraps to avoid tipping off Russian President Vladimir Putin. I suppose it’s not really a secret since we all know about it. 😂

The plan builds on an idea floated by French President Emmanuel Macron last year. Macron initially faced backlash but has gained support since then. European leaders met in December 2024 to discuss the plan with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The nature of the peace deal will determine the size and role of the European force. President Zelenskyy is reportedly asking for 100,000 to 150,000 troops. But it’s not just ground forces he’s after—he also wants air support. Essentially, he’s hoping NATO will step in and defend Ukraine like it’s already a NATO member. However, media reports suggest a smaller force of 30,000-40,000 troops.

Keep in mind, that the US is a key NATO member and its largest contributor, giving it significant influence over the alliance. Here are some rules the US has set: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated, “Any security guarantee must be backed by capable European and non-European troops.” The US is clear that any force sent won’t be a NATO mission, meaning NATO’s Article 5 won’t apply. So, if these troops are attacked, it won’t trigger a response from all of NATO. No US troops will be deployed to Ukraine.

I think Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha put it perfectly on Thursday, highlighting just how much Ukraine relies on the US:

❝ Any security guarantees are impossible without the Americans. ❞