EU diplomats are skeptical about the potential deployment of European peacekeepers in Ukraine without the involvement of the United States.

Diplomats and EU officials familiar with the discussions regarding the potential deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine, who are monitoring compliance with the ceasefire should an agreement be reached, are skeptical about the chances of reaching an agreement on the mission if the United States is not involved. This was reported by Radio Liberty, citing three sources who are not authorized to officially comment on the matter to the media.

According to media reports, if the United States does not participate in the mission, convincing the European public of the need to send European troops to Ukraine will be very challenging.

“It's a good idea, but just look at the skepticism in the Czech Republic and Poland (two countries that are supposed to provide a significant number of soldiers) to see that it will be hard to sell,” one EU official is quoted as saying in the media.

Another potential obstacle to implementing this idea was also pointed out by a source from Radio Liberty within EU diplomatic circles.

“Don’t believe in European soldiers on Ukrainian soil for two reasons: the Russians won’t accept it – that’s the first. Second – it’s hard to ‘sell’ to the European public (sending ‘our guys’ to Ukraine to die – that’s a great phrase for populists),” the EU diplomat is quoted as saying on the condition of anonymity.

The discussion about the possibility of sending a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine as part of broader security guarantees has intensified following Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential elections, who advocates for a ceasefire.

Previously, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron the possibility of sending a peacekeeping contingent to Ukraine, noting that this is a complex process and details are yet to be determined.

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