As Ukraine’s prospects in the current Russo-Ukrainian war worsen, NATO allies are considering a potentially significant escalation that could drag the U.S. into a hot war with Russia. NATO members are discussing deploying troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces and address systems shortfalls.
Ukraine‘s situation remains precarious; manpower shortages have hit a pinnacle point, and Russia continues to exploit these weaknesses. Ukrainian officials have now requested assistance from NATO allies to help drill 150,000 fledgling recruits for swift mobilization.
On Thursday, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. said that the deployment of NATO trainers seemed inevitable. “We’ll get there eventually, over time,” he said.
The Biden government maintains a steadfast stance against deploying American soldiers, including trainers, to Ukraine. An administration official reiterated this position on Thursday. The regime has further implored NATO allies to refrain from sending troops.
However, earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron said he is “not ruling anything out” and would consider sending in French troops should the Russians achieve a significant breakthrough. Last week, Lithuania’s foreign minister indicated his country’s willingness to send in trainers. This week, Estonia’s national security adviser said the country was considering sending troops to assume rear support roles.
In recent weeks, Russia has made a series of significant advances across the war’s front. Russia is also amassing over half a million troops on the frontlines, and the “outlook for Ukraine is bleak,” according to one expert.
