The potential deployment of a Western troop force to Ukraine, referred to as the Multinational Force Ukraine (MFU), is aimed at providing reassurance rather than peacekeeping. The force, likely comprising around 20,000 troops, would focus on air cover and naval presence in the Black Sea, but would not be large enough to enforce peace. The deployment is intended to protect key infrastructure and reassure Russia of its non-offensive nature. Discussions are ongoing regarding air support and naval security, with uncertainty about US involvement. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)