According to Le Monde, citing sources, secret discussions about the possibility of sending Western troops and private defense companies to Ukraine are intensifying against the backdrop that the US may withdraw from supporting Ukraine after Trump takes office. A British military source said: “Britain and France are discussing defense cooperation, focusing on Ukraine and European security in a broader sense.” Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron initiated discussions on sending troops to Ukraine at an allied meeting in Paris. However, it was strongly opposed by some European countries, led by Germany. However, this discussion has not disappeared; it has even been brought up again in recent weeks due to British Prime Minister Stammer's visit to France. France has yet to officially approve sending troops or private operators, but such proposals have been on the table for months. This includes a proposal from the “International Defense Commission”, which is the French Ministry of Defense's main operator responsible for overseeing French arms export contracts. The article said, “DCI is ready to continue training Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine, as is currently being done in France and Poland. If necessary, it can also repair French military equipment donated to Kyiv.”

According to Le Monde, citing sources, secret discussions about the possibility of sending Western troops and private defense companies to Ukraine are intensifying against the backdrop that the US may withdraw from supporting Ukraine after Trump takes office. A British military source said: “Britain and France are discussing defense cooperation, focusing on Ukraine and European security in a broader sense.” Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron initiated discussions on sending troops to Ukraine at an allied meeting in Paris. However, it was strongly opposed by some European countries, led by Germany. However, this discussion has not disappeared; it has even been brought up again in recent weeks due to British Prime Minister Stammer's visit to France. France has yet to officially approve sending troops or private operators, but such proposals have been on the table for months. This includes a proposal from the “International Defense Commission”, which is the French Ministry of Defense's main operator responsible for overseeing French arms export contracts. The article said, “DCI is ready to continue training Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine, as is currently being done in France and Poland. If necessary, it can also repair French military equipment donated to Kyiv.”