NATO troops stationed in Ukraine hard to picture as plausible scenario
In recent developments, a coalition of 30 countries, including European states, Japan, and Australia, has pledged their support for an initiative to secure a peace agreement in Ukraine. However, there are no plans for direct NATO involvement in a force that could secure this peace agreement.
Several European states, including Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, are part of coalition alliances that have registered their support for these initiatives. The German leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Söder, has, however, rejected the idea of deploying the German military as part of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Söder has expressed concerns about the current state of the Bundeswehr, stating that it is not prepared for such a deployment due to financial and personnel constraints. In an effort to address the personnel shortage in the Bundeswehr, Söder has suggested reintroducing conscription.
Söder has also advocated for a change in the approach to the citizen's allowance for Ukrainians in Germany. He argues that the current system results in a lower proportion of Ukrainians employed compared to other European countries.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has not ruled out the possibility of German military deployment in Ukraine, but has raised significant reservations about the deployment of German soldiers, even under the conditions of a ceasefire or peace agreement. The SPD's foreign policy spokesman, Adis Ahmetović, agrees with Söder that Germany should not consider deploying ground troops at this time.
Ahmetović has also expressed concerns about Söder's suggestion to deport Ukrainian refugees to the front. He believes this discussion should not be led by the coalition. Meanwhile, the Green Party leader has criticized Söder, suggesting he should focus on sausage eating instead of politics.
It is important to note that neither Söder nor Ahmetović has made any comments about the possibility of NATO troops being stationed in Ukraine, or expressed any opinions regarding the deployment of German soldiers under the conditions of a ceasefire or peace agreement.
Ukrainians came to Germany during the large refugee movement following Russia's major attack on Ukraine in 2022 not as asylum seekers, but under a special rule that allowed them to work immediately and, if they couldn't immediately earn their living, they were eligible for citizen's allowance.
As the situation in Ukraine continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how Germany and its allies will proceed in their efforts to support peace and security in the region.
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