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Western Allies Commit to Deploying Troops to Ukraine After Ceasefire Deal

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Dhaka, September 6 - French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that 26 Western allies have formally committed to deploying troops to Ukraine following a ceasefire deal. The move comes after a summit of 35 countries, dubbed the "Coalition of the Willing," where the French President stated that US support for the "reassurance force" would be finalized in the coming days. However, the road to a ceasefire deal has been marred by uncertainty, with Russian President Vladimir Putin suggesting that Ukraine's security guarantees could be ensured by Moscow itself, rather than Western forces.

Key Takeaways:

  • 26 Western allies have committed to deploying troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire deal is agreed, with the US pledge finalization expected in the coming days.
  • The 27-member European Union has set a target of ending all gas and oil imports from Russia by the end of 2027.
  • The US has ruled out deploying ground troops to Ukraine, with European diplomats suggesting that such a move would likely bolster Putin's narrative against the West.
  • Russia has rejected the idea of Western forces acting as security guarantors for Ukraine, with the Kremlin's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, stating that Ukraine's security cannot be ensured by foreign military contingents.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has spoken to US President Donald Trump about "maximum protection for Ukraine's skies," with hopes of a peace deal dimmed since Russia's Vladimir Putin met Trump in Alaska last month.
  • The Ukrainian leader has also rejected the idea of meeting with Putin in Moscow, branding it "unacceptable" and an indication that Russia does not truly want to negotiate.

Statistics:

  • The European Union has set a target of ending all gas and oil imports from Russia by the end of 2027.
  • Russia received €1.1 billion in fuel sales from the EU in one year, with the true figure far higher.
  • Two people clearing mines were killed in a Russian attack in northern Ukraine on Thursday.

Sources:

  • Macron, E. (2023). Western allies commit to deploying troops to Ukraine after ceasefire deal. The New Nation.
  • Stubb, A. (2023). Trump suggests EU should work with US to halt imports of Russian oil and gas. The New Nation.
  • Downing Street. (2023). Western allies have an "unbreakable pledge" to Ukraine, says Starmer. The New Nation.
  • Ukrainian Government. (2023). Kyiv rejects Putin's offer of meeting in Moscow. The New Nation.
  • Trump, D. (2023). I think we're going to get it all straightened out, says Trump on Ukraine deal. CBS News.

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