Thousands of European troops are set to rehearse a possible deployment to Ukraine in the event that a peace agreement is reached, according to Western officials.
The preparations are intended to examine how a European force could be sent to Ukraine after peace, although the supplied information does not specify the countries involved, the location or timing of the exercises.
Western officials have emphasised that any force deployed under such an arrangement would not participate in offensive operations. Its role would therefore be distinct from taking part in combat operations against opposing forces.
The planned rehearsal reflects continuing consideration of how European troops might support Ukraine following a peace settlement. Further details about the proposed deployment and the exercises have not been provided.
