{"id":1852,"date":"2025-08-20T13:45:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T13:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youtubexyoutube.com\/?p=1852"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:53:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:53:35","slug":"what-is-the-coalition-of-the-willing-and-why-its-falling-apart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.youtubexyoutube.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/20\/what-is-the-coalition-of-the-willing-and-why-its-falling-apart\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the \u2018coalition of the willing\u2019 \u2013 and why it\u2019s falling apart"},"content":{"rendered":"

A proposed Western European-based response to Ukraine\u2019s security dilemma is not winning hearts and minds<\/strong><\/p>\n

Western governments are debating how to guarantee Ukraine\u2019s security should a peace agreement be reached in the future. One term being used is a Western \u201ccoalition of the willing\u201d<\/em> \u2013 referring to a group of states, mostly NATO members, who are prepared to offer Kiev military backing ostensibly outside of the bloc\u2019s structures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the plan is undermined by political splits, a limited appetite for troop deployments and outright rejection from Moscow.<\/p>\n

Here are the key points:<\/p>\n

What is the coalition?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The so-called coalition has been floated by Western European leaders as a mechanism to provide Ukraine with security guarantees without relying on NATO as a whole. Reports suggest it could involve some 30 states \u2013 mostly NATO members, along with countries such as Ireland and Austria \u2013 that would commit to defending Ukraine or maintaining a military presence on its territory. The details remain unclear, including how any commitments would be enforced.<\/p>\n

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Ukraine must forget about Crimea and NATO \u2013 Trump<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The US wants no part of it<\/strong><\/h2>\n

US President Donald Trump has made clear Washington will not send troops to Ukraine, calling the conflict \u201cBiden\u2019s war.\u201d<\/em> He has suggested the United States could provide air support under certain circumstances but ruled out any ground presence. Without US backing, the credibility of the initiative is limited.<\/p>\n

Brussels is sidelined<\/strong><\/h2>\n

EU leaders have talked up Ukraine\u2019s prospects, with officials such as European Commission chief Kaja Kallas adopting a tough line against Moscow. But while the EU can coordinate sanctions targeting Russia, it has no standing military of its own, leaving it reliant on individual member states to make commitments.<\/p>\n

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Germany\u2019s Merz warns EU not to \u2018overestimate\u2019 influence on Ukraine conflict<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Europe\u2019s major powers are split<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Italy and Spain have both said they will not send troops. France, Germany and Britain remain among Ukraine\u2019s strongest supporters, having provided weapons, training and financial aid, but their willingness to commit forces to a post-conflict deployment is uncertain. Both London and Berlin have backtracked on initial proposals to put troops on the ground in a post-conflict Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Moscow\u2019s red line<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Russia has repeatedly said it will not accept NATO troops on Ukrainian soil under any circumstances, calling it a red line. Moscow regards the US-led military bloc\u2019s support for Kiev as part of a proxy war waged against it with Ukrainian manpower and Western weapons.<\/p>\n

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NATO deployment in Ukraine \u2018unacceptable\u2019 \u2013 Moscow<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Political uncertainty in Kiev<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ukraine\u2019s internal situation could complicate any security arrangement. Vladimir Zelensky has extended martial law beyond his mandate, raising questions about his political legitimacy. New elections may be required before Kiev can sign binding agreements. Any deal that recognises territorial losses risks further polarising an already heavily armed society. A potentially unstable political landscape in a heavily armed post-war country could present significant risks to any guarantor of Ukraine\u2019s security.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Moscow\u2019s role in guarantees<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday that security guarantees for Ukraine must be discussed with Moscow as well. He cited the draft Istanbul agreements of 2022 as a model, in which Russia was a party to talks. If Moscow is included as a guarantor, the rationale for a NATO-backed coalition would be undermined.<\/p>\n

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