Germany rules out sending troops to Ukraine after ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany will not deploy its troops to Ukraine, even after a ceasefire.

He made the remarks following a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” in Paris, emphasising that the issue remains off the table for Germany, Caliber.Az reports, citing BILD.

Merz clarified that there could be future domestic political discussions regarding Germany’s support for Ukraine, but the final decision on the nature and scope of German assistance will be made only after the ceasefire and once its terms are clarified.

“Germany will continue to contribute — politically, financially, and militarily,” the chancellor added.

On January 6, leaders from about 35 countries, including European states, the United States and Ukraine, met in Paris to coordinate long‑term security guarantees for Ukraine that would take effect after a future ceasefire with Russia.

The summit, called “Coalition of the Willing,” focused on a declaration of intent outlining commitments such as multinational forces, continued defence support, and a US‑led ceasefire monitoring mechanism designed to deter renewed Russian aggression.

French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and other leaders signed joint and trilateral documents to strengthen readiness and clarify which countries would contribute to different security components.

A coordination centre was agreed to be established in Paris to oversee the planned security guarantees and support Ukraine’s defence architecture with allied contributions.

By Jeyhun Aghazada