RT reported that in the meeting between the defense minister of about 30 European countries in the "voluntary coalition" in Brussels (Belgium) last week, most members still hesitated to make any specific commitment, even though it was supposed to be ready to participate in the plan to deploy troops to Ukraine in the post -conflict period.
An unnamed European official revealed that up to now, only 6 countries include England, France, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and a country that has not been clearly stated the commitment to mobilize thousands of soldiers to Ukraine to monitor peace, once achieved ceasefire with Russia.
British Defense Minister John Heay, declared at the meeting that the plan is being developed seriously, thoroughly and methodically, and affirms that London's forces operating in Ukraine will be "a reliable security mechanism".
Heay emphasized that the British army will realize what US President Donald Trump has committed: "A sustainable peace for Ukraine."
However, some other members have publicly expressed concerns about this potential mission, affirming that they will not participate, although the plan is gradually being concretized.
Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said that the group needs the participation of the United States, although Washington repeatedly asserted that there was no intention of sending troops to Ukraine in any form.
According to Mr. Brekelmans, he has not yet grasped the specific goals and tasks of the mission. The plan has not even issued a scenario of response in case of tension with Russia escalated.
Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson also claimed that the country could not make a commitment when there were too many issues that were not clarified. He emphasized that the plan should clearly define the nature and role of each participating country: "Peacekeeping, deterrent or reassurance?", He asked.
Earlier, at the end of March, the spokesman for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the meeting between defense leaders was expected to expand the support of the plan to establish peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is said to be with the French President Emmanuel Macron, led the initiative - once confirmed that more than 30 European countries will be ready to deploy the army to Ukraine before the meeting takes place.
For its part, Russia repeatedly warned that the West should not bring troops to Ukraine for any reason, especially opposing the presence of NATO forces here.
Last month, former Russian president and Vice Chairman of the Security Council, Mr. Dmitry Medvedev announced that any NATO's "peacekeeping" force appeared in Ukraine would mean a live battle between this block and Russia.
