**French President to Meet Polish Leaders About European Peacekeeping Mission**
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Poland on December 12th. He will meet with Polish leaders to discuss a potential European peacekeeping mission for Ukraine.
**European Allies Discuss Troop Deployment**
There have been talks among European allies about deploying troops to Ukraine since early February. These discussions were revived after the US presidential election in November. President Macron proposed a European peacekeeping mission earlier this year, and Ukraine has been urging its allies to consider sending foreign troops.
**France Wants to Contribute to Peace Efforts**
Camille Gran, a former deputy secretary-general of NATO, said that France is willing to contribute financially and take risks to protect Ukrainian sovereignty. The French proposal involves a peacekeeping mission that would ensure Russia does not violate a potential ceasefire.
**Poland Plays Important Role**
Poland’s growing military power and location make it an important part of the plan. Gran said that involving more countries in the peacekeeping mission would reduce the likelihood of Russia launching another attack on Ukraine.
**Not All NATO Countries Support Troop Deployment**
Several NATO countries, including Poland, the US, Germany, Czech Republic, Canada, and the UK, have rejected the idea of sending troops to Ukraine. However, there are ongoing discussions between France and the UK about defense cooperation, particularly regarding Ukraine’s security.
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