Russia's “Kommersant” reported on July 16 that the “Volunteer Union” summit held in Paris once again confirmed that the “Volunteer Union” countries intend to send troops to Ukraine after Moscow and Kiev sign a peace agreement. Moscow solemnly reaffirms its position: any foreign forces stationed in Ukraine will be considered a legitimate target of attack by the Russian military. On July 13, after the Paris summit, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that military exercises for members of the “Volunteer Coalition” will be held in Poland this fall. On the 14th, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk revealed some details of this military exercise: The exercise is scheduled to be held at the end of September, and the backbone of the multinational participating forces consists of about 1,500 soldiers from France and the United Kingdom. The focus of the exercise was on rehearsing cooperative combat and logistical support in established situations. Tusk said that Poland will act as the host country, and the “volunteer coalition” can deploy troops in Ukraine only after Ukraine signs a peace agreement with Russia. However, he pointed out that it is unlikely that the two parties to the conflict will reach any agreement before the beginning of this winter. Tusk also said that Poland is ready to deploy British and French forces in the country for a long time, and will provide them with logistical and financial support in accordance with the obligations assumed within the framework of the European Union to strengthen its own defense capabilities.

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