Europe Seeks Ways to Deter Russia Without Peacekeepers.

According to Foreign Affairs, European countries are seeking alternative ways to deter Russia in Ukraine. European leaders have created a 'coalition of the willing' to send peacekeepers after a ceasefire is reached, but this plan may be ineffective without Washington's support.Immediately after President Donald Trump is trying to help end the war in Ukraine, European countries have made efforts to create their own military coalition to protect Kyiv.Analysts emphasize that such a peacekeeping mission was already conducted in the 1990s in the Balkans. Although peacekeepers are planned to be deployed across Ukraine to deter the Russians, their capabilities to achieve victory will be limited, and their authority will depend on the support of American armed forces.The success of the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine will depend on President Trump's support. Furthermore, it is important to achieve agreement from President Putin. The deployment of peacekeepers will signal not only to Russia but also to the USA, as European countries wish to keep Washington in NATO.Foreign Affairs notes that sending peacekeepers to Ukraine may negatively impact the security of European countries that are already facing threats from Russia.Foreign Affairs suggests an alternative solution: the creation of a 'maneuver force' - a large group of soldiers that can be quickly deployed where needed. France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have about 22 combat brigades at their disposal and can create such a force. Poland and other European countries may also join the initiative.Analysts remind us of the importance of nuclear deterrent forces to support the conventional forces of the continent as part of an independent European strategy.Analyzing the context, the article discusses alternative ways to deter Russia in Ukraine being considered by European countries. The main focus is on the idea of sending peacekeepers and creating a 'maneuver force'. However, the success of these measures will depend on the support of the US president and agreement from the Russian president.Analysts point out that sending peacekeepers could have a negative impact on the security of European countries that are already facing threats from Russia. Therefore, creating a 'maneuver force' may be a more effective solution. Thus, the article demonstrates that, for effective deterrence of Russia and the protection of Ukraine and EU or NATO countries, combat power capable of confronting the challenges of the Russian armed forces is necessary.