EU’s Fresh Foreign Affairs Boss Says She’s Not Done Yet on Sending Troops to Ukraine

In a tongue‑in‑cheek but surprisingly bold statement, the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is basically saying, “Let’s keep our options open.” She’s willing to weigh the possibility of deploying foreign soldiers to Ukraine, but the final play‑by‑play will still be up to the Ukrainian side.

What She’s Really Talking About

France, Germany, Poland, and others are still debating whether they’ll snap the “yes” button on troop deployment.
She’s calling for “strategic ambiguity”—a fancy way of saying “We’ll keep our hands in the deck, just in case.”
Her vision hinges on a ceasefire first; only then can she envision any “observer” troops stepping onto Ukrainian soil.

Why That Matters

If Ukraine asks for help, the EU is saying, “Yes, we’ll help you, but only if the frontline calms down.” That means the region could see another squad of European volunteers acting as peacekeepers, rating their performance on how good the ceasefire treats them.

In a Nutshell

The new EU High Representative acknowledges that the world’s looking for solutions—her role is to provide an arms‑of‑the‑eye of support, with a wink indicating that the final decision still belongs to the Ukrainians.

British Army General sends Putin a warning shot that ‘we are ready to fight’

Boris Johnson calls for British troops to defend Ukraine’s borders

Ukrainian Foreign Minister warns ‘if it continues like this, we will lose the war’

Ukraine Faces a Desertion Crisis—More Than 100,000 Soldiers Say Bye‑Bye

Short‑stop news: Ukraine’s army is shrinking faster than a bad diet, with over 100,000 troops abandoning the fight. The situation has sparked alarms across Europe and beyond.

Why is this happening?

Russian pressure is sticking; sanctions, inflation, and a depleting workforce make the war cost‑prohibitive for Moscow.
Poland’s former NATO chief, Kallas, hints that a ceasefire could actually benefit the Russians by letting them keep their goals intact. The big question: Does a pause work for the enemy?

UK and France: Team Up, but Not on the Frontline?

Despite the chatter that the British and French might roll their troops into Ukraine—especially after Trump’s U.S. reelection—both nations have kept their training‑only stance.

The UK’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, made it crystal clear at a G7 meeting: “We’re ready to train Ukrainian forces, but no UK soldiers will be sent into combat.” He even said it was the “longstanding position.”
French President Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met to discuss adding troops, but the UK’s fingers stay firmly on the gloves.
On‑the‑spot comment: “We’re confident we’ll support Ukraine—maybe not from the front lines.”

What About the Red‑Army’s Next Moves?

The British Army’s top brass is not taking that light‑hearted stance—one general told MPs the army is ready to “fight tonight” if Europe goes into war again. He stressed:

“If the British Army were called to field, we’d be there.”
“Don’t assume we’ll sit on the sidelines if Russia invades Eastern Europe.”

Global Fallout? A Templar‑Level Threat?

Chief worry: If Russia wins Ukraine, that could shift more geostrategic power into allies like Iran, China, and North Korea. The stakes are high, and every side is watching the scoreboard.