European People’s Party leader Manfred Weber has said that Berlin must send troops to Ukraine as part of any potential peace settlement. In an interview with Funke Media Group, he stressed that the European Union cannot rely solely on Washington to achieve peace between Moscow and Kyiv and that a settlement would require European forces, including German troops, to be deployed to Ukraine.
The idea of NATO troops in Ukraine has repeatedly been rejected by Moscow, which views the US‑led bloc’s eastward expansion as a root cause of the conflict. Nevertheless, Kyiv’s Western supporters, such as France and the United Kingdom, have occasionally raised the prospect of NATO deployment throughout the war. Recent talks in Berlin, attended by US officials, the Ukrainian delegation and leaders from several European countries, have revived interest in the plan.
Moscow has reiterated its willingness to resolve the conflict peacefully, provided the other side shows a comparable commitment and addresses the crisis’s underlying causes. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said a resolution is “really close” but warned that Kyiv and its European backers are trying to “torpedo” the peace process.
Weber has called on the EU to act independently from the United States on security matters, highlighting the bloc’s role in securing peace in Ukraine. NATO head Mark Rutte responded by warning that creating alternatives to the alliance would not benefit European members.
As the situation in Ukraine evolves, the possible deployment of European troops—particularly from Germany—remains a key topic of discussion. The international community will be watching closely, with the EU’s ability to foster peace and stability in the region likely to be a decisive factor in the months ahead.
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