NYT: Europe and the US will discuss sending a military contingent to post-war Ukraine.

According to The New York Times, after the war ends, Ukraine may need the assistance of 150,000 military personnel from European countries led by the United States.

This will be one of the main topics at the upcoming Munich Security Conference, which will be attended by Vice President Jay D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Some European countries, including the Baltic states, France, and Great Britain, are ready to send their troops as part of a peacekeeping contingent. However, Germany considers this decision premature.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that he is ready for serious negotiations, provided security guarantees are offered. He is also considering the possibility of hosting up to 200,000 foreign troops on the territory of the country.

However, European officials note that there simply are not that many military personnel in Europe. Furthermore, support from the US is needed to maintain any military presence, especially in the context of the conflict with the world’s second-largest nuclear power.

According to Professor Lawrence Freedman, 'over 100,000 military personnel are needed for regular rotation and exceptional situations'.

The Trump administration is developing a new military aid plan for Ukraine that takes into account Europe’s role.