The United States and other NATO allies have firmly ruled out the possibility of committing ground troops to the conflict in Ukraine. In response, Ukrainian officials have not directly addressed this stance. However, a presidential adviser hinted that any expansion in assistance to Ukraine would serve as a signal to Moscow about the risks it faces.
French President Emmanuel Macron's recent comments on not ruling out the option of committing ground troops to the conflict were met with mixed reactions. While Macron's statement was in response to a question and not a direct commitment, it prompted several European countries, including the UK, Poland, Italy, and Germany, to clarify that they were not willing to send ground troops.