The German Minister of Defense criticized Ursula von der Leyen for publishing the plans for the deployment of multinational troops in Ukraine, considering it premature.

The German Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius, stated that it is wrong to discuss the deployment of multinational troops in Ukraine before peace negotiations. His criticism comes after Ursula von der Leyen announced that Europe is developing plans for such a deployment, emphasizing that the European Union does not have competence in this area. Pistorius acknowledged that governments are evaluating options, but he stressed that public discussions are inadequate at this moment. The idea of stationing Western troops in Ukraine remains controversial, with mixed reactions from various countries.