Author: SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press, JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 11/03/2025 | 04:03:29
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Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs arrive in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression. They include troop size, location and crucially, military options in the event of a transgression. The talks will include nearly all 32 NATO countries. The Associated Press spoke to Western and Ukrainian officials in Kyiv, as well as French officials in Paris and British officials in London. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to speak openly about sensitive matters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the proposal. Western official in Kyiv said they could incorporate direct and immediate strikes on Russian assets in the event of a violation. Details of the contours of the proposal have emerged piecemeal in recent weeks as technical discussions have been ongoing between Western diplomatic and military officials in Ukraine and other European capitals. Air power, including U.S. Air power based outside Ukraine, perhaps in Poland or Romania, would be in reserve to deter breaches. Allied navies could also play a role in the Black Sea clearing mines and patrolling to keep international waters safe. Some Western officials cautioned there will be several stages to a peace plan.
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